Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in T5M
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Providing a safe, confidential space where people can feel empowered, resilient, understood, and supported is important to recovery from mental health concerns. As a therapist, I provide a place where people feel accepted and supported to actualize their potential with the use of evidence based therapy models.
Providing a safe, confidential space where people can feel empowered, resilient, understood, and supported is important to recovery from mental health concerns. As a therapist, I provide a place where people feel accepted and supported to actualize their potential with the use of evidence based therapy models.
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Renata L Logan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5M
Working from a holistic frame, I believe that the source for all healing and lasting change is rooted in the mind-body-spirit triad, as well as the family-community connection. I support persons of all ages and histories in finding those resources that may guide them towards experiencing greater satisfaction in their daily living, sense of well-being, and in their key relationships. Using a variety of approaches, I tailor the therapeutic experience to best match each client's needs at any given point in therapy.
Working from a holistic frame, I believe that the source for all healing and lasting change is rooted in the mind-body-spirit triad, as well as the family-community connection. I support persons of all ages and histories in finding those resources that may guide them towards experiencing greater satisfaction in their daily living, sense of well-being, and in their key relationships. Using a variety of approaches, I tailor the therapeutic experience to best match each client's needs at any given point in therapy.
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I work collaboratively with clients to address a myriad of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship issues, and emotional struggles. I approach my clients with warmth, humour, and empathy as we identify therapeutic goals and plan for success. I strive to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable in exploring the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that may be affecting your well-being. I work with a wide variety of people from adolescents/youth and adults through all of life's stages.
I work collaboratively with clients to address a myriad of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship issues, and emotional struggles. I approach my clients with warmth, humour, and empathy as we identify therapeutic goals and plan for success. I strive to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable in exploring the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that may be affecting your well-being. I work with a wide variety of people from adolescents/youth and adults through all of life's stages.
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Kaitlin Schamber
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5M
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I work mainly with adults in one-on-one therapy. My main areas of focus are trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, relationship issues, as well as difficulties related to gender and sexuality, but I have experience supporting individuals with a wide variety of other challenges. I utilize several evidence-based types of therapy in my work, such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also a registered provider with NIHB.
Welcome! I work mainly with adults in one-on-one therapy. My main areas of focus are trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, relationship issues, as well as difficulties related to gender and sexuality, but I have experience supporting individuals with a wide variety of other challenges. I utilize several evidence-based types of therapy in my work, such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also a registered provider with NIHB.
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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.