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Talya Van den Berg, LCSW, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW counselor - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Parenting support
About Talya
Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C with three years of practice based in Maryland. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes, and also addresses concerns such as ADHD, relationship and family questions, self-esteem, career stress, and depression. She works with people affected by compassion fatigue and other long-term challenges.
Talya uses straightforward, conversational sessions that aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered ideas to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques are also part of her approach when they fit a person’s goals.
She has experience with aging and geriatric issues, cancer and caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and concerns that can follow immigration or living with HIV/AIDS. She also supports people dealing with codependency, guilt and shame, gender dysphoria, and infidelity stress.
Sessions focus on practical steps - noticing thoughts, setting small goals, and testing new behaviors between meetings. Talya aims to help people build daily routines that reduce overwhelm and improve functioning. She encourages clients to try brief experiments and track what helps.
Her background includes practice across settings and an awareness of cultural influences on mental health. Talya offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Talya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test automatic thoughts and the behaviors that follow. CBT sessions often include short exercises, clear goals, and homework to practice new skills between meetings, which can help with anxiety, negative thinking, and mood concerns.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and accept uncomfortable feelings while taking meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy informs her approach to listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Talya discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. The process is collaborative - she will help weigh options and try approaches that fit the client's needs.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone choose audio-only or video work depending on what helps them engage.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting transitions, and coping with life changes. She also works on ADHD, relationship and family questions, self-esteem, career stress, and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and conversational, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Sessions emphasize practical steps and short experiments between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in a range of settings. Her background includes work with aging issues, cancer care, caregiving stress, and immigration-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland. The profile lists both credentials as supplied.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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