Transformation Health Services
Transformation Health Services
At Transformation Health in Virginia Beach, we understand that children often express themselves best through play. Our play therapy approach has helped countless families throughout Hampton Roads support their children in processing emotions, developing coping skills, and overcoming challenges through their most natural form of expression.
Play therapy is an evidence-based approach that creates a safe space where children can express themselves through their most intuitive language: play. Children use toys, games, and creative activities to communicate difficult experiences, process emotions, and develop new coping skills while therapists provide gentle guidance that fosters healing and growth. This approach respects children’s developmental needs while helping them work through challenges they may not have words to describe.
Our approach centers on a fundamental understanding: children naturally use play to make sense of their world and experiences. Working with one of our skilled play therapists, your child will:
Play therapy helps children and teens facing various emotional and behavioral challenges, including:
Our Virginia Beach clients and those from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and throughout the Tidewater region have found play therapy particularly effective when children struggle to verbalize complex feelings or when traditional talk-based approaches aren’t developmentally appropriate.
When you choose play therapy at Transformation Health, you’ll work with compassionate professionals who customize the approach to your child’s unique needs. Your therapy journey typically includes:
We’ll talk with parents or caregivers to understand your child’s history, current challenges, and goals and create a personalized approach.
 Your child will form a safe, accepting relationship with their therapist through consistent play sessions.
Through carefully facilitated play experiences, your child will work through challenges, practice new skills, and develop healthier emotional responses.
We provide regular parent consultations to share insights, discuss progress, and offer guidance for supporting your child at home.
We continually evaluate your child’s development and adjust our approach to ensure meaningful growth and healing.
Our play therapists understand children’s developmental needs and tailor techniques accordingly.
We respect each child’s pace and natural healing process, creating a pressure-free environment.
We view parents as essential partners, guiding you to strengthen your relationship with your child.
 We focus on helping children develop skills that can be transferred to home, school, and social settings.
Take the first step toward helping your child heal and grow. Schedule your initial consultation today. A more emotionally balanced, confident future is within reach for your child and family.
Treatment length varies based on your child’s needs, typically ranging from 10-12 sessions for straightforward concerns to longer for complex challenges.
Children usually work one-on-one with the therapist, with regular parent consultations to keep you informed and involved.
Play therapy works best for children who struggle with verbal expression or emotional processing. Our initial consultation will determine if this approach fits your child’s needs.
Set aside regular special play time with your child without distractions. Follow their lead, avoid asking questions, and select what you see. Our therapists will provide specific guidance based on your child’s unique needs.
