Talya Van den Berg, LCSW, LCSW-C

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW and LCSW-C who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She supports those facing life transitions, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and career questions. Talya also addresses issues related to ADHD, LGBT identity, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.

She follows a warm, supportive style that focuses on strengths and practical steps. Sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward, with time spent identifying helpful habits and small changes that fit everyday life. Talya draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.

Her approach also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions. Solution-focused ideas are used to set concrete short-term goals and track progress. The result is a mix of listening, gentle reflection, and hands-on strategies you can try between sessions.

Talya holds licenses in Maryland and California as listed: LCSW-C (Maryland) and LCSW (California). She has three years of documented experience under these credentials. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and testing distorted thoughts and building skills to manage mood and worry through small behavioral changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental, listening stance that helps people feel heard and find their own solutions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approaches best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration can shift over time as different challenges come up.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Speaking with the therapist or reviewing the booking details will clarify how sessions are scheduled and delivered.