Talya Van den Berg

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She supports people facing depression, caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, relationship struggles, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns. Talya also works with people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, aging and geriatric matters, and concerns such as isolation, career questions, and social anxiety.

She uses a calm, warm style in sessions and focuses on finding practical strengths. Conversations are supportive and centered on the person in front of her. Talya aims to help clients notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values.

Her approach draws on mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy informs her emphasis on a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Talya trained and practiced in both California and Maryland and brings experience from medical, school, and grief and end-of-life settings. That background informs how she supports people facing health challenges and serious life transitions. She has three years of documented experience under her current credentials.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule with the therapist.

How Talya’s approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring attention to the present moment and notice physical and emotional reactions without immediately acting on them; this can reduce overwhelm and make everyday tasks feel more manageable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small, meaningful actions even when difficult feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client’s lead.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Talya collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time as needs change, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also offer flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments, helping therapy become part of everyday routines rather than a larger disruption.