Trauma Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Find Relief, Rebuild Meaning, and Move Forward
Is past trauma still shaping your present?
Trauma can affect every part of your life—your relationships, your mood, your sense of identity. Maybe you find yourself avoiding certain memories or situations. Maybe you feel numb, hyper-alert, or like you're always bracing for the worst.
At Fair Oaks Behavioral Health, we specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma through Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—a leading, research-based treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms.
What is CPT?
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, short-term therapy designed to help people recover from trauma.
Understand how traumatic experiences shape thoughts and beliefs
Reduce feelings of fear, shame, anger, and guilt
Identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
Restore a sense of trust, safety, and control
CPT is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a gold-standard treatment for PTSD, and has been widely used by veterans, first responders, and survivors of childhood trauma, sexual assault, and other life-threatening events.
“Healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about changing the story it tells you about who you are.”
— Joshua Collver, LCSW
Why Choose CPT at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health?
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CPT is backed by decades of research and recommended by the VA, APA, and Department of Defense as a first-line treatment for PTSD.
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Most clients see meaningful progress in just a few months. CPT helps reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety—with long-lasting results.
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We believe many mental health challenges stem from unresolved trauma. Whether it manifests as anger, addiction, disconnection, or depression, CPT helps address the core—not just the surface.
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CPT offers a clear, structured pathway to healing. You’ll learn how to recognize patterns, challenge trauma-based beliefs, and build healthier emotional responses.
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Our clinicians take a compassionate, individualized approach—often integrating mindfulness, DBT skills, and family support as part of your care.
Who CPT Trauma Therapy Can Help
We work with clients facing a range of trauma-related challenges.
While many people don’t identify with the word “trauma,” they still carry its imprint. You might notice it in your reactions: snapping at loved ones, numbing out, struggling with self-worth, or fearing abandonment. At FOBH, we help you connect the dots between past experiences and present challenges—then give you tools to change the patterns.
Post traumatic stress disorder
Childhood abuse or neglect
Shame, guilt, or self-criticism
Attachment wounds
High-conflict family dynamics
Complex grief and loss
Emotional abuse or neglect
Domestic violence
Medical or birth-related trauma
Sexual trauma or assault
Military & combat trauma
First responder trauma
What to Expect in CPT
CPT sessions at FOBH are collaborative and tailored to your pace. You can expect:
Education about how trauma affects your thoughts and emotions
Worksheets and journaling exercises to clarify and reframe beliefs
Weekly tools and takeaways that reinforce insight and progress
Ongoing support to help you build confidence in your healing process
You don’t have to relive every detail of your trauma—CPT focuses on how the trauma is affecting you now, and how to change that.
Begin CPT Trauma Therapy Today.
You’ve done what it takes to survive. Now it’s time to heal. At Fair Oaks Behavioral Health, we’re here to walk with you as you reclaim your voice, your power, and your peace.
Led by founder Joshua Collver-Horvath, our trauma therapists bring their unique strengths and specialized CPT training to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions about CPT Trauma Therapy
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based, structured approach designed specifically for treating PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. Unlike therapies that focus on retelling your trauma, CPT helps you identify how trauma has shaped your beliefs—and gives you tools to change unhelpful patterns that are keeping you stuck.
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At Fair Oaks Behavioral Health, we believe trauma often lies at the root of many of life’s biggest challenges—whether it shows up as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, or ongoing relationship struggles. If you find yourself reacting in ways that feel out of proportion, disconnected from your sense of self, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, CPT may offer a path forward. It’s especially helpful if you’re ready to explore how past experiences are shaping your current beliefs, emotions, and behaviors—and want a clear, evidence-based method for creating lasting change.
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Yes—Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is one of the most thoroughly researched trauma treatments available. Clinical trials have consistently shown that CPT significantly reduces symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Studies funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense found that CPT leads to lasting improvement for both veterans and civilians, with many experiencing major symptom reduction in just 12 sessions.¹ ² Because of its strong outcomes, CPT is considered a gold-standard treatment by the VA, APA, and the National Center for PTSD.
Resick, P.A., Nishith, P., Weaver, T.L., Astin, M.C., & Feuer, C.A. (2002). A comparison of cognitive-processing therapy with prolonged exposure and a waiting condition for the treatment of chronic PTSD in female rape victims. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 70(4), 867–879.
Chard, K.M., Schumm, J.A., Owens, G.P., & Cottingham, S.M. (2010). A comparison of OEF and OIF veterans and Vietnam veterans receiving cognitive processing therapy. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 23(1), 25–32.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (n.d.). Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. National Center for PTSD. Retrieved from https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/cognitive_processing.asp
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No. While we do explore how your trauma has impacted your thoughts, CPT does not require you to recount every detail of what happened. Instead, we focus on the present—on how those events are affecting your beliefs and emotions today.
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Most people complete CPT in 12 sessions, though this can vary depending on your goals and needs. The structured format makes it possible to see meaningful progress in a relatively short amount of time.