Rituja Kapoor, LICSW

Rituja Kapoor is a Washington-licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people who are navigating the impacts of trauma and abuse. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), she brings clinical training and long-term practice to focused trauma work, guiding clients through symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and other aftermaths of abuse.

She participates in a consult group for CPT - Cognitive Processing Therapy - a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy designed for trauma treatment. Rituja integrates this trauma-focused modality into her practice for clients who are seeking structured, time-limited work; CPT can often be completed in approximately 12 weeks when it fits the client’s goals. Her approach centers on working collaboratively with clients who are specifically seeking trauma therapy, matching treatment to the needs that arise in sessions.

Rituja welcomes conversations with prospective clients who want focused trauma care and who appreciate an evidence-informed, goal-oriented process. She accepts clients in Washington and is available to work with international clients as well. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out if their current goals align with trauma-focused treatment and they are ready to pursue that work.

Trauma-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-focused, often used to address anxiety, mood difficulties, and symptoms that follow traumatic experiences. Trauma-Focused Therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic events so that distressing memories and related symptoms become more manageable; CPT is a structured approach commonly used in trauma recovery and can be delivered as a time-limited course of treatment.

Determining the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rituja Kapoor works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend CBT, trauma-focused work such as CPT, or a combination based on what is most likely to support meaningful progress. The plan evolves with the client’s feedback and clinical response.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people seeking focused trauma care. Video calls and phone sessions allow for live, interactive work similar to in-person appointments, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for check-ins, coping skills, and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and to fit therapy into busy schedules.