cognitive processing therapy

You've talked about it. Maybe for years. You've described what happened, processed how it made you feel, traced it back to your childhood, understood the patterns. You've had a therapist who was warm and attentive and genuinely cared. And yet — something hasn't shifted. The nightmares continue. The avoidance is still there. Certain situations still hijack you in ways you can't fully explain or control. You still feel, in some fundamental way, stuck. If this is your experience

The Myths Surrounding Trauma Therapy Myth 1: "You Have to Relive Your Trauma in Detail" The Reality: While trauma therapy does involve discussing your experiences, skilled therapists help you do this in a safe, controlled way. Evidence-based treatments like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are designed to help you process traumatic memories without being overwhelmed by them. In PE, you gradually approach trauma-related memories and situations

Trauma can deeply affect how you see yourself, others, and the world. You may feel stuck in the past, overwhelmed by guilt or fear, or...