What is Crisis Intervention?
Crisis intervention is a short-term, goal-focused service designed to help people regain stability when faced with overwhelming emotional or situational stress. Whether you’re dealing with a personal loss, relationship breakdown, traumatic event, or sudden life change, crisis intervention offers immediate support to help you manage intense emotions, think more clearly, and make decisions with confidence. The process is supportive, structured, and grounded in compassion—helping you take those first steps when life feels too heavy to handle alone.
Crisis intervention services focus on immediate emotional and psychological support during acute distress. The goal is to reduce the intensity of a person’s emotional reaction, provide coping strategies, and help them regain control. Sessions are personalized to meet your needs, using proven crisis intervention techniques in a calm, respectful, and non-judgmental space.
Crisis intervention is for anyone navigating a personal crisis or sudden emotional overload. This may include:
When you begin crisis intervention at Transformation Health, you’ll work with a supportive and experienced crisis intervention specialist who focuses on helping you feel safe, grounded, and in control. Your care is personalized to meet your immediate needs and emotional goals. The typical process includes:
 We’ll discuss what you’re currently facing and how it affects your daily life. Together, we’ll set short-term, achievable goals and develop a manageable and supportive plan.
You’ll learn crisis intervention techniques that help reduce emotional distress, promote emotional regulation, and guide you toward realistic next steps. Sessions are calm, non-judgmental, and tailored to your needs.
 We’ll check your progress, explore what’s working, and adjust as needed. You’ll discover patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and build emotional resilience.
 As you feel more stable, we’ll reflect on your progress and explore options for continued care. You’ll leave with practical tools and a clear plan to support your well-being.
At Transformation Health, timely, compassionate support can make all the difference during a crisis. Our team of experienced providers is trained in crisis intervention techniques and individual therapy, ensuring grounded and emotionally safe care. You’ll work with a crisis intervention specialist who listens, supports, and helps you find your way forward without pressure or judgment.
Personalized support tailored to your unique situation
Calm, confidential sessions focused on short-term relief and long-term planning
Access to highly trained crisis intervention specialists
Integration with ongoing individual therapy sessions, if needed
Crisis intervention for individual therapy is typically short-term, ranging from one to six sessions, depending on your needs. The goal is immediate support and stabilization, with the option to transition into ongoing therapy if needed.
You can expect a calm, supportive space where you can talk about what’s happening and how it’s impacting you. Your therapist will help you focus on manageable steps, teach helpful coping strategies, and work with you to reduce distress.
Crisis intervention is more immediate and short-term, focusing on urgent concerns. While it may lead to ongoing individual therapy sessions, the initial focus is on helping you stabilize and function better.
Crisis Intervention at Transformation Health offers a supportive path through overwhelming moments, helping you regain your balance and take meaningful steps forward—no matter where you’re starting from.
Virginia Beach Office:
508 South Independence Blvd Ste. 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
tel: 757-490-6463