Communication problemsDivorce and separationHIV / AIDSLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness-based care
Trauma-informed focus
Relationship support
About Maryke
Dr. Maryke Van Zyl is a clinical psychologist who brings ten years of experience to her practice. She sees people in Indiana and California and speaks English and Afrikaans. She focuses on relationship strains, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, and major life changes.
Her approach is calm and straightforward. She creates a space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without fear of judgment. Sessions aim to help clients notice what matters to them and take small, manageable steps forward.
Dr. Van Zyl uses tools from mindfulness practice to help people stay present and reduce overwhelm. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. Emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and attachment-focused ideas from Emotionally-Focused Therapy may be part of the work when they fit a person's goals.
She has supported people coping with communication problems, divorce and separation, HIV/AIDS, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, and questions about life purpose. Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on what helps a person function better day to day.
If you’re wondering how to begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Mindfulness and evidence-based approaches for online work
Dr. Van Zyl commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily responses in the moment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness techniques can be useful for problems such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms by training attention and tolerance for difficult feelings.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolbox too, helping people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that lead to better outcomes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaboration helps tailor mindfulness practices, ACT exercises, or CBT strategies to everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during breaks or from quieter places. Some practices translate well to remote sessions, such as guided mindfulness exercises, skills coaching, and structured CBT work, while the therapist will recommend the best fit for each situation.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, HIV/AIDS, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, life purpose, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and calm. She emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings, using mindfulness and practical skills to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of professional experience working as a clinical psychologist.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as a psychologist in California and Indiana and sees clients in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
