Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Providing compassionate, research-backed PTSD Therapy for Adults in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, in-person or online using Cognitive Processing Therapy
You may have arrived here because…
- You’re struggling with distressing memories or flashbacks that disrupt your daily life.
- Nightmares about traumatic events are affecting your sleep and emotional well-being.
- You avoid people, places, or things that remind you of the trauma, feeling numb or disconnected from loved ones.
- Heightened anxiety, irritability, and difficulty concentrating are constant challenges in your day-to-day life.
- You’re seeking a therapy approach that helps you make sense of your traumatic experiences and find a path to healing.
You might cope by avoiding or withdrawing from reminders of the trauma.
- You may isolate yourself from loved ones, avoiding places, activities, or people that trigger memories of the event.
- You might attempt to push down or ignore distressing thoughts, only for them to resurface stronger in moments of vulnerability.
- Or, you may try to stay busy and distract yourself, but the intrusive memories, nightmares, and anxiety find their way back, affecting your quality of life.
- If this sounds like you: it’s important to know you don’t have to navigate this alone. You deserve a safe space to explore your experiences and heal from the trauma that continues to impact your life.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is designed to help you reframe trauma and heal.
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy?
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for PTSD developed by Patricia Resick and is also use by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Through CPT, we will work together to process and reshape the way you view your traumatic experiences. This can lead to a reduction in PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety, helping you regain control of your life.
Does Cognitive Processing Therapy Really Work?
CPT has been shown to be particularly effective in helping individuals, including women and men from all walks of life.
Why choose CPT for PTSD?
- Reduce the intensity and frequency of flashbacks and nightmares.
- Process and make sense of distressing memories.
- Alleviate feelings of emotional numbness and detachment.
- Decrease avoidance behaviors and regain a sense of normalcy.
- Address anxiety, irritability, and concentration difficulties linked to trauma.
I offer flexible therapy for effective PTSD therapy.
- Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, I provide both in-person and online therapy services. Whether you prefer face-to-face sessions in my office or the convenience of virtual therapy, I am here to support you.
- Whether you prefer face-to-face sessions in my office or the convenience of virtual therapy, I am here to support you.
- Same-day booking is possible and accept a variety of insurance plans to make starting therapy as accessible as possible.
Since beginning my work as a therapist, I have helped several adults successfully manage and reduce their PTSD symptoms through Cognitive Processing Therapy. I understand how trauma can take over every aspect of your life, and I am committed to helping you find relief. Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or a traumatic event from the past, CPT can help you move forward, rebuild your sense of safety, and reclaim your life.
