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Talya Van den Berg

Talya Van den Berg, LCSW, LCSW-C

Therapist in Maryland

Compassionate therapist focusing on strengths

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3 years of experience listed

LCSW, LCSW-C professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengths-based support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Warm collaborative style

About Talya

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She brings a calm, warm approach that aims to point out strengths and practical next steps. Talya works from Maryland and offers services in English. She also accepts international clients. With three years listed experience in the provided facts, Talya draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She encourages people to notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that improve daily life. Sessions emphasize a supportive relationship and collaborative goal-setting. Talya has experience with issues related to caregiving, chronic illness, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer, immigration, and HIV/AIDS among other long-term stressors. She also addresses relationship struggles, career stress, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work in medical and grief settings, with attention to cultural factors that shape emotional experience. Her style is straightforward and kind. Talya helps clients identify strengths, set realistic goals, and practice skills between sessions. She aims to make therapy feel practical and relevant to everyday demands. If you are considering therapy, Talya asks that you use the site’s continue button on this profile to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes when someone wants greater clarity about what matters. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and a respectful relationship. It helps people feel heard and explore their own solutions at a gentle pace. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from ACT, CBT, and mindfulness work to create a practical plan. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make scheduling across time zones simpler for international clients. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know whether phone, video, or other options are available. The focus is on making therapy usable and relevant to everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Maryland, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Talya address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, parenting and life changes, plus areas like ADHD, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and supportive, focused on building a helpful alliance and finding practical steps clients can use between sessions.

What clinical approaches are used in sessions?

Talya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques depending on client needs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland.

Which languages and client locations are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How is cost structured for therapy with Talya?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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