High Quality PE Therapy

Are you tired of feeling trapped by the relentless grip of trauma? Do anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and hyperarousal dominate your daily life, leaving you feeling powerless and overwhelmed? 

At the Bay Area CBT Center, we offer PE Therapy, a powerful and proven approach to trauma recovery that can help you break free from the chains of your past and regain control over your future. Our team of expert PE therapists is here to guide you every step of the way, providing the tools and support you need to heal deeply and completely.

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Why Choose Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)?

Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy is not just a treatment; it’s a transformative journey that empowers you to confront and conquer your trauma. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a single traumatic event or the complex layers of attachment trauma, PE Therapy offers a path to lasting relief. This evidence-based approach helps you face your fears, process your pain, and ultimately regain your sense of self.

The Power of Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Prolonged Exposure Therapy is a time-tested method that empowers you to face the memories and emotions you’ve been avoiding. Through structured sessions involving imaginal exposure, PE Therapy allows you to revisit and process your trauma in a safe and controlled environment. By repeatedly confronting these traumatic memories in your mind, you can gradually desensitize yourself to them, reducing the emotional power they hold over your life.

Additionally, EMDR therapy integrates a combination of prolonged exposures with bilateral stimulation, enhancing the desensitization process and facilitating deeper emotional healing.

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PE Therapy Services We Offer

In-person and online Therapy options

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Online Therapy

Teen Therapy

Couples Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

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Expert PE Therapists for Trauma Recovery

The expertise of your therapist is crucial to your recovery. At the Bay Area CBT Center, our team of expert PE therapists brings years of specialized training and hands-on experience in Prolonged Exposure Therapy to every session. We understand that trauma affects each person differently, and our therapists are equipped to handle the complexities of all types of trauma, including attachment trauma, complex trauma, and relational trauma.

Our PE therapists are skilled in the technical aspects of Prolonged Exposure Therapy and deeply committed to providing compassionate care. They prioritize your safety and emotional well-being, creating a therapeutic environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported.

Steps of PE Therapy

  • Step 1: Assessment & Education

    Your PE therapist will begin by understanding your trauma history and educating you about how trauma affects the mind and body. This step involves building a strong therapeutic alliance, learning coping skills, and setting clear goals for your therapy.

  • Step 2: Imaginal Exposure

    You'll work with your therapist to revisit traumatic memories in a controlled and safe environment. This process helps you confront and process these memories, reducing their emotional power over time.

  • Step 3: In Vivo Exposure

    Together, you will identify real-life situations that you've been avoiding due to trauma-related fears. Gradually, you’ll face these situations, helping to diminish the anxiety and distress associated with them.

  • Step 4: Processing and Integration

    Your therapist will guide you in making sense of the emotions and thoughts that arise during exposure sessions. This step focuses on integrating these experiences into a healthier, more adaptive understanding of yourself and your past.

Your PE Therapist Will Empower You To:

At the Bay Area CBT Center, our PE therapists will help you confront your trauma with confidence and build lasting emotional resilience.

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Understand Your Trauma

Gain a clear understanding of how trauma affects your brain and body, and how avoidance behaviors keep you trapped in a cycle of fear.

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Develop Coping Strategies

Learn effective techniques to manage anxiety and distress, which will help you stay grounded and focused throughout the therapy.

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Transform & Reclaim Your Life

Gradually reduce the emotional impact of your trauma, allowing you to move forward with greater confidence, resilience, purpose.

PE Therapy is effective for a variety of different challenges

We use Prolonged Exposure Therapy Across a Spectrum of Issues Including:

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How to Start PE Therapy With Us

Your Path to Healing Begins Here.
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Matching Appointment

Book a free consult with our specialist to assess your needs.

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Therapist Match

We’ll match you with a therapist who fits your requirements.

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Schedule Your Session

Choose video, phone, or in-person for your first session.
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Start Therapy

If the initial therapist match isn’t ideal, we’ll switch you for free.

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What Makes Our PE Therapy Unique?

Expertise in Trauma and Attachment:

Our PE therapists are not only experts in Prolonged Exposure Therapy but also have specialized knowledge in treating attachment and complex trauma. We understand how deeply these experiences affect every aspect of your life, and we're here to help you heal on all levels—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Tailored Treatment Plans

We believe therapy should be as unique as you are. Our PE therapists take the time to understand your specific needs and tailor the treatment plan accordingly. Whether you're dealing with relational trauma, betrayal trauma, or any other form of trauma, we'll create a strategy that addresses your unique challenges.

Holistic Healing

At the Bay Area CBT Center, we integrate somatic therapy techniques into our PE Therapy sessions, ensuring we address the full spectrum of trauma's impact on your body and mind. By working with both your emotions and physical responses, we help you achieve a deeper, more complete healing experience.

Supportive and Compassionate Care

Healing from trauma requires a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your feelings without fear of judgment. Our PE therapists are committed to providing a compassionate space where you can process your trauma at your own pace, knowing you're fully supported every step of the way.

Find the Right PE Therapist for You!

We know that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to successful treatment. That’s why we offer a Right Therapist Match Guarantee. We are committed to ensuring that you find the PE therapist who is the best fit for your unique needs and personality.

When you start your journey with us, we’ll take the time to get to know you and understand your specific challenges and goals. Based on this information, we’ll match you with a Prolonged Exposure therapist who aligns with your preferences and therapeutic style. If for any reason you feel that your therapist isn’t the perfect fit, we’ll find you another PE therapist who meets your needs.

Our therapist matching process ensures you have the best possible experience with Prolonged Exposure Therapy. We are dedicated to making your healing journey as smooth and effective as possible, so you can focus on what’s most important—your recovery.

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INNOVATIVE PE THERAPY

Start Your Healing Journey With A PE Therapist Today!

Don’t let trauma control your life any longer.

With Prolonged Exposure Therapy at the Bay Area CBT Center, you have the power to heal deeply, overcome your past, and embrace a brighter future. Our team of expert PE therapists is here to guide you through every step of your journey, offering the support, compassion, and tools you need to succeed.

Contact the Bay Area CBT Center today to schedule a consultation with one of our matching specialists. Let us help you reclaim your life and find the peace and empowerment you deserve.

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