Talya Van den Berg

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, career questions, and life transitions. She supports people coping with ADHD, depression, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Talya also addresses concerns tied to aging, chronic illness, caregiving, immigration, and identity-related stressors such as gender dysphoria and LGBT challenges.

Her approach is warm and person-centered. She listens first and helps people notice their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on building steady coping skills for daily life.

Talya draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered methods, and solution-focused techniques. These approaches help people reduce unhelpful thinking, clarify values, and take small actions that align with what matters to them.

She holds an LCSW and an LCSW-C, with practice experience across care settings and cultural contexts. Talya emphasizes straightforward conversation and collaborative planning so clients know what to expect each week.

Many clients come seeking help after a major life change, a loss, or when stress becomes hard to handle. Talya aims to create a steady, practical space where people can make sense of their options and move toward clearer priorities.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Talya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when hard feelings are present. ACT focuses on actions that build a meaningful life rather than only trying to eliminate difficult thoughts.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person and their experience. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool she uses to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Talya works together with each person to match methods to current goals and preferences. She will check in and adjust strategies as needed so the work feels useful and manageable.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into workdays, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online meetings can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to try practical skills where everyday life happens.