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9,318 people sought cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Emma Dowman

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is using techniques like thought records and cognitive restructuring. I find the best benefit in these techniques because they provide methods to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety or other issues.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:

  • Cognitive restructuring: Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns
  • Thought records: By recording situations that trigger anxiety and the associated thoughts and emotions, individuals can develop more balanced and realistic perspectives
  • Relaxation skills: Specific relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when they demonstrate a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and underlying patterns or motivations. They become more introspective and insightful about their experiences and how they relate to their goals and values.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy with journaling, support groups, relaxation techniques, creative activities, and moving their bodies.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

To prepare for your first cognitive behavioral therapy session, you can reflect on what you hope to gain from therapy, think about what specific goals or challenges you want to address, and approach the session with an open mind and a willingness to be honest and authentic.

Starting Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.

What does a cognitive behavioral therapist do?

Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.

What is CBT best for?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.

How much does a CBT session cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

What is the success rate of CBT?

The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).

What is better: CBT or DBT?

The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.

Is CBT conducted in person or online?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Newport News, VA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many sessions is CBT?

Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.

Need more help deciding?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—Therapists and Psychologists in Newport News, VA

Change usually begins within, and that is where CBT focuses. Many people desire to make adjustments in their lives, but they are unsure of how to do so. CBT offers the roadmap toward positive change. Many people have:

  1. Discovered that they have significant control over what they think, feel, and do.
  2. Developed a mutual relationship with their counselor. The counselor is the expert on CBT, but clients know themselves. Working together can mean substantial progress.
  3. Focused upon a particular challenge in their lives and set up a strategy to tackle the difficulty.
  4. Learned cognitive and emotional skills that they use for many years after CBT

The counselors and psychologists at Thriveworks Newport News provides cognitive behavioral therapy for a variety of challenges that clients face. Our therapists and counselors have seen meaningful change take place within their client’s lives through first changing their own negative thought patterns.

Untrue Thoughts and Cognitive Distortions

Thoughts affect feelings; feelings affect thoughts. They both influence actions. Emotions, thoughts, and actions are separate but intertwined. This is why untrue thoughts can cause so much harm: they escalate to actions. The first step to undercut these cognitive distortions is to identify them. There are infinite ways that people can distort reality, but a few are more common than others. Typical cognitive distortions include:

  • Overgeneralization takes one experience, draws a principle, and applies that principle universally. For example, when it rains on people’s birthday one year, and they say, “it always rains on my birthday.”
  • Emotional reasoning draws a direct parallel between what people feel and reality. For example, if someone feels incompetent, then they are incompetent (even though in reality, they may be a very competent person).
  • Polarized thinking embraces a black-and-white or all-or-nothing outlook. There is no grey or shades. People are good or bad. Situations are amazing or terrible. There is no in-between.
  • Blaming finds fault anywhere and everywhere. At times, people may place too much responsibility upon their own shoulder. At other times, they may not accept responsibility when they should.
  • Catastrophizing anticipates the worst despite evidence to the contrary. Every, small setback is a confirmation that the worst is coming.
  • Control fallacy misplaces control. Either people assign control to luck, fate, a higher power, or the universe, or they try to take control for anything and everything.
  • Filtering strains out anything positive, happy, or good within an experience or individual. People see the world and only see the negative.
  • Fallacy of fairness means people measure themselves by comparing and contrasting themselves with others. They apply a random and often untrue standard of fairness.

Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help?

These distorted patterns of thinking are not fixed. People can change these outlooks and replace them with truthful, positive thoughts. Counselors who utilize CBT have many ways of helping clients change their thinking. One example is the three-column technique wherein they draw two lines on a blank piece of paper, making three columns.

Appointments for CBT at Thriveworks Newport News

Cognitive behavior therapy can be used as treatment for a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Mood swings
  • Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Self-mutilation
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Relationship issues
  • Drug and/or alcohol addiction
  • General health issues
  • Self-destructive habits
  • Insomnia
  • Child and adolescent issues

If you want to work with a counselor to change any cognitive distortions you may be experiencing, Thriveworks Newport News is ready to work with you. Many new clients have their first appointment within 24 hours of their call. Our office accepts most forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend sessions.

Let’s work together for positive thinking and positive actions. Call Thriveworks Newport News today to get started, or schedule online.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Newport News therapists and counselors accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Newport News
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
Read more Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
ROBERT Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Pennie Hurta has been a great therapist for me. I also love that she is always doing continuing education. She is on it! Highly recommended!
Read more Pennie Hurta has been a great therapist for me. I also love that she is always doing continuing education. She is on it! Highly recommended!
Hedi Feb 2024
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Thank you Thrive Works fdor your servicesw. The therapy,counseling and Coaching I received from DR.Patrical Jone Psy was excellent all the material and coaching was so much beneficial to me>The first day i was fearful that i would not be able to get through my grieving of loss of my wife of 52 years but after going through the affirmation of self-esteem gave me a new outlook that i could put my life together aqgain.With hope and prayer along with support group iam on the road aqgain. I feel better about now and iam optimistic about life.. so thank you Dr. Jones again for your coaching. It is not what happened to me but how I handle it that determines my emotional well-being Donnell
Read more Thank you Thrive Works fdor your servicesw. The therapy,counseling and Coaching I received from DR.Patrical Jone Psy was excellent all the material and coaching was so much beneficial to me>The first day i was fearful that i would not be able to get through my grieving of loss of my wife of 52 years but after going through the affirmation of self-esteem gave me a new outlook that i could put my life together aqgain.With hope and prayer along with support group iam on the road aqgain. I feel better about now and iam optimistic about life.. so thank you Dr. Jones again for your coaching. It is not what happened to me but how I handle it that determines my emotional well-being Donnell
Newport News Nov 2019
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★★★★★
I decided to seek counseling for the first time 3 months ago and I’m glad I did! It’s been a huge blessing for me, and my counselor James Martin is so wonderful! I look forward to our sessions and find myself feeling so good after them. Coming to counseling gives me an opportunity to talk about everything that has happened in the last two weeks and really process it. James has taught me a very important lesson of learning to accept things that happen in life & I’m really happy with Thriveworks. I tell people about you guys all the time!
Read more I decided to seek counseling for the first time 3 months ago and I’m glad I did! It’s been a huge blessing for me, and my counselor James Martin is so wonderful! I look forward to our sessions and find myself feeling so good after them. Coming to counseling gives me an opportunity to talk about everything that has happened in the last two weeks and really process it. James has taught me a very important lesson of learning to accept things that happen in life & I’m really happy with Thriveworks. I tell people about you guys all the time!
Newport News Apr 2019
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I had the pleasure of working with patrica jones .a very caring and thoughtful counselor ,but due to her leaving the newport news office i chose to stay on this side to get future help.
Read more I had the pleasure of working with patrica jones .a very caring and thoughtful counselor ,but due to her leaving the newport news office i chose to stay on this side to get future help.
Newport News Mar 2019
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I highly recommend Dr. Patty! She is amazing and very professional. From the first call to the last session, I was always treated with respect and kindness.
Read more I highly recommend Dr. Patty! She is amazing and very professional. From the first call to the last session, I was always treated with respect and kindness.
Newport News Jan 2019
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★★★★★
My daughter really enjoys her appointments.
Newport News Jan 2019
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I love the gentle treatment im shown whether its on the phone or in person. Its been easier to see hope in my future just from the two visits ive had so far.
Read more I love the gentle treatment im shown whether its on the phone or in person. Its been easier to see hope in my future just from the two visits ive had so far.
Newport News Nov 2018
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Getting here

We are located off of Loftis Blvd, directly across the street from the Sentara Medical Campus. Once you reach the parking lot, you'll see our office (with our logo on the door) at the front of the building parallel to Loftis Blvd.

Phone number

(757) 418-8127

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