Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in Colorado

Process traumatic experiences and reduce PTSD symptoms with CPT at Overcomers. Reclaim your life and find lasting relief.

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Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapy at Overcomers

Specifically designed to help you heal from the impact of traumatic experiences. CPT helps you process what happened and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that developed because of the trauma. It’s like reframing the event so it has less power over your present.

Finding a CPT Therapist in Colorado

We believe that the thoughts trauma leaves behind can be examined, challenged, and changed.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, short-term treatment developed specifically for PTSD. At Overcomers Counseling in Colorado, our CPT-trained therapists help clients identify the "stuck points" — beliefs about safety, trust, or self-blame that trauma leaves behind — and work through them using structured writing and discussion, rather than repeatedly reliving the traumatic memory itself.

Our team of dedicated CPT-trained counselors helps you reframe what happened so it carries less weight in your present life.

Cognitive Processing Therapy Services

What happened to you doesn't have to define how you see yourself now.

CPT is available at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Fort Collins offices, and via teletherapy statewide, frequently used alongside our broader trauma-focused therapy services.

CPT for PTSD and Trauma-Related Beliefs

Trauma often distorts beliefs about safety, control, or self-worth. CPT gives you tools to examine those beliefs directly and build ones that are more accurate and less distressing.

Benefits of Cognitive Processing Therapy

Evidence-Based for PTSD — CPT is one of the most recommended treatments for trauma-related conditions.

Structured and Time-Limited — CPT typically follows a defined number of sessions with clear milestones.

Doesn't Require Reliving Every Detail — The focus is on beliefs and meaning, not repeated retelling.

If trauma has left you with beliefs that no longer serve you, connect with Overcomers Counseling to find a CPT therapist in Colorado.

FAQs

FAQs about Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapy

What is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)?

CPT is a structured, short-term treatment for PTSD that helps you identify and challenge the negative beliefs trauma leaves behind, like self-blame or safety concerns.

Do I need to describe my trauma in detail for CPT?

No. CPT focuses more on the beliefs and meaning tied to what happened, not repeated retelling of every detail.

Is CPT covered by insurance?

Yes, Overcomers accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans for CPT.

How long does CPT take?

CPT is typically structured and time-limited, following a defined number of sessions with clear milestones.

Is CPT available online in Colorado?

Yes, we offer CPT through teletherapy statewide as well as in-person sessions at our Colorado offices.

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At Overcomers Counseling, treatment is as unique as you are. From dialectical behavior therapy to art therapy, they mix classic and creative methods to help you thrive.

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Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
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The whole experience was very easy. Being able to connect online from the comfort of my home made the experience stress free for me. Also I am very happy with my therapist. She seem so easy to talk to and really helps me to feel comfortable and is knowledgeable.
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Jennifer Seas is everything you need and more when it comes to your journey. With her help, she has given me life long tools that will help guide me in my life. I will never forget her support and words.
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My therapist was very kind and willing to listen without judgement