At Transformation Health in Virginia Beach, we believe that everyone deserves effective tools to overcome life’s challenges. Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach has helped countless individuals throughout Hampton Roads transform negative thought patterns into positive life changes.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is a proven, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help you identify and change problematic ways of thinking that negatively impact your emotions and behaviors. Unlike some therapies that focus primarily on past experiences, CBT emphasizes practical solutions for current challenges while building skills for lasting change.
The foundation of CBT rests on a simple but powerful concept: our thoughts influence our feelings, which in turn affect our behaviors. By working with one of our skilled therapists, you’ll learn to:
CBT has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating a wide range of concerns, including:
Our Virginia Beach clients and those from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and throughout the Tidewater region have found CBT especially helpful when seeking practical tools to address specific concerns.
When you choose CBT at Transformation Health, you’ll work with a compassionate therapist who tailors the approach to your unique needs. Your therapy journey typically includes:
We’ll work together to understand your specific challenges, goals, and strengths to create a personalized treatment plan.
 Learn practical techniques to identify thought patterns, manage emotions, and develop new behavioral responses.
Practice applying CBT skills to everyday situations with supportive guidance.
Regularly review your progress and adjust strategies as needed to ensure you’re moving toward your goals.
We recognize that each person’s experience is unique, tailoring CBT techniques to address your specific concerns.
Your therapy journey is a partnership. We value your input and work together to find solutions that resonate with your life.
Beyond symptom relief, we focus on equipping you with skills that continue to serve you long after therapy concludes.
 As active members of the Virginia Beach and greater Hampton Roads community, we understand the unique stressors and resources in our region.
Most clients experience significant improvement within 12-16 sessions, though this varies based on individual needs. CBT is designed to be relatively short-term compared to other therapeutic approaches, focusing on building skills you can use independently.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes and include reviewing progress since your last visit, working on specific skills or techniques, and setting homework to practice between sessions. Your therapist will create a structured yet flexible approach tailored to your unique needs.
CBT works well for people seeking practical strategies to address specific challenges. During your initial consultation, our therapists will assess whether CBT aligns with your goals or if another approach might better serve you. Many clients from Virginia Beach to Suffolk find CBT’s focus on current challenges and concrete skills particularly appealing.
Virginia Beach Office:
508 South Independence Blvd Ste. 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
tel: 757-490-6463