Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in T5H
Lauryn Vander Molen
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5H (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment to children, youth, young adults, and families with a range of concerns. I have particular interest in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma- and stressor-related disorders. I also have experience working with neurodiverse clients as well as individuals from marginalized groups.
I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment to children, youth, young adults, and families with a range of concerns. I have particular interest in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma- and stressor-related disorders. I also have experience working with neurodiverse clients as well as individuals from marginalized groups.
I bring empathy, warmth, and collaboration as a therapist and aim to create meaningful connections with my clients. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), sexual assault/abuse, grief/loss, relationship/family issues, stress, burnout/compassion fatigue, as well as chronic illness. I also have a heartfelt interest, and post-graduate training, in working with individuals and couples impacted by infertility and perinatal/postpartum mental health. I bring over 15 years of experience and work with adults (individuals and couples) and teens.
I bring empathy, warmth, and collaboration as a therapist and aim to create meaningful connections with my clients. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), sexual assault/abuse, grief/loss, relationship/family issues, stress, burnout/compassion fatigue, as well as chronic illness. I also have a heartfelt interest, and post-graduate training, in working with individuals and couples impacted by infertility and perinatal/postpartum mental health. I bring over 15 years of experience and work with adults (individuals and couples) and teens.
I provide personalized therapy that works. Whether you're dealing with intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions like anger or grief, communication issues, or trauma from combat, abuse, assault, accidents, affairs, or loss, I'm here to help. I work with adults and couples facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, and relationship issues. I specialize in supporting veterans, military, police, corrections, emergency medical, healthcare, and fire rescue services who are confronting PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Together, we’ll work towards helping you feel better, achieve your goals, and overcome whatever challenges you're facing.
I provide personalized therapy that works. Whether you're dealing with intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions like anger or grief, communication issues, or trauma from combat, abuse, assault, accidents, affairs, or loss, I'm here to help. I work with adults and couples facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, and relationship issues. I specialize in supporting veterans, military, police, corrections, emergency medical, healthcare, and fire rescue services who are confronting PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Together, we’ll work towards helping you feel better, achieve your goals, and overcome whatever challenges you're facing.
Kirsten Harding
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5H (Online Only)
I bring empathy, warmth, and collaboration as a therapist and aim to create meaningful connections through the safe exploration of experiences shaping your life. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), sexual assault/abuse, grief/loss, relationship/family issues, stress, as well as chronic and acute health issues. I also have a heartfelt interest, and post-graduate training, in working with individuals and couples impacted by infertility and perinatal/postpartum mental health. I bring 15 years of experience and work with adults (individuals and couples) and teens.
I bring empathy, warmth, and collaboration as a therapist and aim to create meaningful connections through the safe exploration of experiences shaping your life. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), sexual assault/abuse, grief/loss, relationship/family issues, stress, as well as chronic and acute health issues. I also have a heartfelt interest, and post-graduate training, in working with individuals and couples impacted by infertility and perinatal/postpartum mental health. I bring 15 years of experience and work with adults (individuals and couples) and teens.
Dr. David Paul
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5H
Not accepting new clients
My primary clinical focus is posttraumatic stress. I have approximately 15 years experience providing evidence-based cognitive-behavioural treatments (e.g., PE, CPT) to Veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police, firefighters, EMS professionals, and others struggling to cope with traumatic events like assaults or accidents. I also work extensively with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and a range of anxiety problems such as panic, generalized anxiety & worry, social anxiety, and specific phobias. Other problems I treat include insomnia, depression, and body-focussed repetitive behaviours (e.g., trichotillomania).
My primary clinical focus is posttraumatic stress. I have approximately 15 years experience providing evidence-based cognitive-behavioural treatments (e.g., PE, CPT) to Veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police, firefighters, EMS professionals, and others struggling to cope with traumatic events like assaults or accidents. I also work extensively with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and a range of anxiety problems such as panic, generalized anxiety & worry, social anxiety, and specific phobias. Other problems I treat include insomnia, depression, and body-focussed repetitive behaviours (e.g., trichotillomania).
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Cognitive Processing (CPT) Counsellors
How does cognitive processing therapy work?
A CPT therapist helps a client evaluate their thoughts about the trauma they experienced, focusing on maladaptive or self-blaming thoughts that can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The therapist will work with a client to help them learn to challenge such thoughts and consider different perspectives. The therapist is also likely to ask a client to work on these techniques at home between meetings, such as writing an account of their trauma that can be read aloud during a future session.
What is cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy primarily used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to treat individuals who experienced abuse or violence, who survived natural disasters, who were first responders to such incidents, or who otherwise experienced trauma.
How long does cognitive processing therapy last?
CPT is a short-term therapy. Whether conducted one-on-one or in a group, a complete set of CPT sessions typically includes 12 weekly sessions, along with tasks for clients to complete at home, although this can vary depending on a client’s needs or a therapist’s particular treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes.
How effective is cognitive processing therapy?
A large body of research supports the use of CPT to treat people experiencing PTSD, finding it to be effective among different age groups, either in one-on-one therapy sessions or in a group therapy environment. Research suggests that although the initial sessions may be difficult, clients tend to begin to feel positive progress after the first few sessions, and that the benefits tend to last well after the therapy ends.