Talya Van den Berg, LCSW, LCSW-C

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She also supports people coping with ADHD, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and career questions, and issues related to aging and geriatric needs. Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts international clients while practicing from Maryland.

Talya keeps her approach warm and supportive. She focuses on building a trusting alliance and helping people find their own strengths. Conversations tend to be practical and down-to-earth, aimed at small shifts that make day-to-day life easier.

Her methods draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. That mix helps with anxiety, grief, caregiving stress, and coping with chronic illness or pain. She emphasizes noticing patterns, trying short exercises, and choosing actions that match personal values.

Talya holds both LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and has three years of documented experience. She has worked across different settings, including medical and grief care, and brings awareness of cultural influences from growing up overseas. Those experiences inform how she listens and responds to each person’s story.

People who choose her can expect practical tools, calm listening, and collaboration on goals. She guides clients through manageable steps and helps them test what works in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, grief, and adjusting to life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Talya will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their goals and daily life. Together they try approaches, tweak strategies, and agree on practical steps that fit the individual’s needs.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for those juggling caregiving or medical appointments. It also lets people try mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and values-based actions in the settings where they live, then bring what happens back to therapy for review.