Cognitive Processing Therapy
One of the most effective PTSD treatments. We help you change the beliefs that keep symptoms alive.
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- TriWest Regions 4 & 5
- TRICARE Accepted
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For informational purposes only. Veterans Room does not solicit VA referrals. Coverage subject to individual eligibility. Currently accepting patients in Texas and Washington State. Additional states coming Q3 2026.
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How Cognitive Processing Therapy Works
After a traumatic event, it is natural to try to make sense of what happened. Sometimes, the conclusions we draw, such as "It was my fault," "The world is completely dangerous," or "I can never trust anyone," become stuck points that perpetuate PTSD symptoms.
CPT is a 12-session structured therapy that helps you examine these stuck points and develop more balanced, accurate beliefs. It does not require you to describe the trauma in extensive detail, making it a good option for veterans who are hesitant about exposure-based therapies.
What to Expect in CPT
Learn about PTSD
Understand how PTSD develops and the connection between thoughts and feelings.
Write your impact statement
Describe how the trauma changed your beliefs about yourself and the world.
Identify stuck points
Recognize the thoughts and beliefs that keep you stuck.
Socratic questioning
Evaluate whether your stuck points are based on facts or assumptions.
Challenging beliefs worksheets
Examine stuck points from multiple angles using structured worksheets.
Practice between sessions
Apply skills daily to build new thinking patterns.
Five theme areas
Examine how trauma affected beliefs about safety, trust, power, esteem, and intimacy.
Revised impact statement
Write a new statement reflecting your updated understanding of the trauma.
Lasting change
Leave therapy with skills to apply independently when stuck points resurface.
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Veterans Room provides veteran-informed, trauma-informed therapy, covered by TriWest CCN and TRICARE at no cost to most veterans in Texas and Washington State. Review 2026 TRICARE costs & fees ↗