Talya Van den Berg

Talya Van den Berg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (LCSW-C) in Maryland and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with three years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and questions about life purpose. She also supports issues such as depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety.

Talya draws on practical, talk-based methods to help people untangle what feels stuck. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new ways of coping, and noticing values that matter to each person. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Her background includes work in both Maryland and California across different settings, including medical and grief care. That experience informs her work with caregivers, people facing chronic illness or cancer, and those navigating immigration or aging concerns. She pays attention to how culture and life context shape what someone is feeling.

In sessions Talya aims to build a collaborative relationship and to help clients find usable steps forward. Expect conversations that identify strengths, set small goals, and practice skills between meetings. She works with adults who are trying to make sense of big changes or who feel unsure about next steps.

Practical details include English-language sessions and acceptance of international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Talya’s approaches translate to online work

Talya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps aligned with those values, which can be useful for life purpose questions and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and social anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Talya will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques based on what proves helpful in sessions. That collaborative process includes trying things out and adjusting the plan as needed.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with Talya about how to structure sessions so they fit into daily life and the goals you bring to therapy.