Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in Frederick, MD

Understanding trauma and changing the thoughts that keep you stuck

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy designed primarily to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related concerns.

After a traumatic experience, it is common for thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and even physical responses to change. You may find yourself feeling unsafe, blaming yourself for what happened, avoiding certain situations, or struggling with thoughts that continue to affect your daily life.

CPT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical responses and how trauma may have influenced the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you.

How Does CPT Work?

CPT focuses on identifying and examining thoughts and beliefs that may have developed following a traumatic experience and may be keeping you stuck in patterns of distress.

Through structured therapeutic exercises and guided conversations, CPT helps you develop more balanced and helpful ways of understanding what happened and how it affects you today.

CPT may be helpful for individuals experiencing PTSD following experiences such as:

• Physical or sexual abuse or assault

• Accidents or serious injuries

• Military combat

• Threats or violence

• Witnessing violence or death

• Other traumatic or distressing experiences

CPT is an evidence-based treatment, meaning its effectiveness has been supported by extensive scientific research.

Cognitive Processing Therapy is available at By Your Side Counseling Services with Ashley Saltzman, LCPC, NCC.

Providers at By Your Side Counseling Services, LLC who provide CPT counseling:

Ashley Saltzman, LCPC, NCC, Board Approved Supervisor