
At Transformation Health in Virginia Beach, we help you build skills to manage life’s challenges. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups provide a supportive space to improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships. DBT equips you with practical tools to handle intense emotions more quickly and confidently.
DBT is a proven therapy for managing overwhelming emotions and improving relationships. It focuses on four core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In our DBT Skills Groups, you’ll learn and practice these skills in a supportive environment, receiving feedback from the therapist and fellow participants.
The foundation of DBT rests on teaching practical skills to help you manage emotions and improve relationships. By participating in our skills groups, you’ll learn to:
DBT Skills Groups are effective for individuals seeking help with a variety of emotional and relational challenges, including:
Our Virginia Beach clients and those from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the greater Tidewater region have found DBT Skills Groups especially helpful when seeking practical tools for dealing with intense emotions and improving interpersonal relationships.
When you join a DBT Skills Group at Transformation Health, you’ll be part of a welcoming, structured environment where you can learn and grow. Your therapy experience will include:
We’ll start by understanding your unique challenges, goals, and strengths to ensure you’re in the right group.
Each session focuses on teaching specific DBT skills that you can practice in real-life circumstances inside and outside the group.
The group setting allows you to discuss challenges, practice new skills, and receive valuable feedback from the therapist and fellow participants.
Regular sessions offer continuous opportunities to reflect on your development, address new challenges, and refine your skills.
Our therapists are trained in DBT and experienced in leading skills groups that provide a safe, supportive space for emotional growth.
We take the time to learn about your needs and ensure you’re in the right group to achieve your goals.
In DBT Skills Groups, you’ll benefit from peer support, learning from others’ experiences, and practicing skills together.
DBT is part of our extensive therapy offerings, ensuring you receive comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of your emotional and mental health.
Ready to transform your emotional well-being and relationships? Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward building the skills you need to thrive, in-person or virtually.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes, giving enough time for learning, practice, and feedback.
If you’re struggling with emotional regulation, stress management, or relationship challenges, DBT Skills Group Therapy can be a great fit. During the initial consultation, we’ll evaluate your needs to ensure that DBT aligns with your goals.
In the first session, we’ll introduce you to the group, discuss the DBT skills, and begin working on the first set of skills. It’s a great way to connect with others and set personal goals for your therapy journey.