Talya Van den Berg

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She helps with issues like depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. She also addresses concerns related to caregiver stress, chronic illness, immigration, isolation, and career shifts.

Talya works in a warm and supportive way. She looks for strengths clients already have and helps them apply those strengths to everyday problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and short-term strategies as well as noticing what matters most to each person.

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Talya adds mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to create straightforward plans people can use between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so progress is visible.

Originally from an overseas upbringing, Talya brings awareness of cultural influences on mental health. She has experience in school settings, medical and hospital environments, and grief and end-of-life care. That background informs how she supports people through big life transitions and loss.

Talya holds licensure in Maryland as LCSW-C and in California as LCSW. She has three years of recent clinical experience under these credentials and works with English-speaking clients, including people located outside the United States. To begin, she asks people to name their immediate concerns and practical goals so sessions can focus on what helps most.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, grief, and life changes where meaning and values matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing symptoms like worry or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Talya works collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often mix tools from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered work so the plan fits the individual's life and priorities.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting sessions into a busy routine and keeping continuity during transitions. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them maintain momentum between appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend from different locations or time zones. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to suit remote work, helping people apply new habits between sessions.