Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
At The Dorm we offer Cognitive Processing Therapy, a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that has proven to be effective in treating symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety.
CPT may be helpful for any young adult client who has experienced one or several painful events and who continues to feel “stuck” by their beliefs about themselves, others, and the world-at-large.
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy?
CPT is commonly used as an alternative to controversial prolonged-exposure treatment. Instead of revisiting memories of difficult experiences themselves, CPT focuses on promoting psychoeducation and helping clients address and reframe the negative beliefs that have stemmed from their experiences.
CPT has been found to exhibit clinically-meaningful reduction in PTSD, depression and anxiety symptoms among a variety of samples, with results maintained at 5 and 10 years post treatment follow-ups.
The Goals of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Identify “stuck points” in thinking in the following areas: Power/Control, Intimacy, Esteem and Safety
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Re-evaluate and change the painful and often distorted thoughts clients may have adopted since their traumatic experience
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Decrease emotional numbing (i.e. difficulty feeling feelings), avoidance of trauma reminders, and other PTSD symptoms that diminish one’s quality of life
CPT consists of 12 60-90 minute sessions with results that are measured weekly with the PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5). In each CPT session, clients will attempt to reframe negative beliefs, with assistance from their trained therapist, in the form of socratic questioning. This style of treatment works well for young adults who tend to appreciate synergetic learning and may find other treatment modalities less engaging.
Who Can Benefit from CPT Therapy?
Our Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) supports are designed to help individuals who may experience one or many of the following:
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PTSD, anxiety, or depressive disorders that have kept a client stuck in a painful place and prevented them from moving forward in their lives
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Significant struggles with self-esteem, trust, control, intimacy, or safety, due to a client’s one or many painful life experiences
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PTSD symptoms that have not been reduced by talk therapy or other treatment modalities for trauma, such as Prolonged Exposure or EMDR
Cognitive Processing Therapy Services for Young Adults at The Dorm
CPT is a sustainable and robust treatment that is ideal for clients who feel hopeless about their PTSD symptoms and are driven by measurable results.
With the support of CPT and other necessary treatments, we are committed to helping our clients overcome challenges and lead more fulfilling lives today and into the future.
Cognitive Processing Therapy - New York City | Washington, DC
We provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to young adult clients at all of our locations including The Dorm New York, NY and The Dorm Washington, DC.
For Professionals
At The Dorm, CPT is delivered by licensed clinicians trained in this treatment modality.
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Our clinicians will often recommend CPT for clients who are experiencing PTSD symptoms that have not been reduced by talk therapy or other treatment modalities for trauma, such as Prolonged Exposure or EMDR
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CPT is also often recommended for clients who have responded positively to CBT-based treatments in the past
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For clients receiving CPT, sessions consist of twelve 60-90 minute sessions with results that are measured weekly with the PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5)
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Most young adult clients respond well to this collaborative approach that builds off the positive rapport between therapist and client
