EMDR, CPT, and PE are the three most strongly recommended trauma treatments, and the best one for you depends on how you process trauma. EMDR reprocesses distressing memories using bilateral stimulation, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) changes the painful beliefs trauma leaves behind, and Prolonged Exposure (PE) helps you gradually face what you have been avoiding. All three have strong evidence behind them — the difference is the path they take. If you are comparing traum