What is Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD?

Cognitive processing therapy is one of the top three treatments recommended by the American Psychological Association for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is considered a first-line treatment protocol, meaning it has the most research supporting its effectiveness and therefore comes with the highest recommendation.

In short, CPT for PTSD helps people experience their national emotions, develop more helpful beliefs, and accept and integrate what happened as they move on with their lives. After implementing CPT with several clients, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative it is in helping people overcome the effects of trauma and reclaim their lives and identities.