Talya Van den Berg , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Talya Van den Berg is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She works with issues including ADHD, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and compassion fatigue. Talya practices with a focus on women’s issues among other areas. She sees clients in Maryland and with international clients by arrangement, and conducts sessions in English.

Talya uses a straightforward, warm style in sessions. She aims to create a supportive conversation where people can name what feels hard and test out small changes. Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. She helps clients spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that fit their goals.

She holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and also lists LCSW-C and MD as credentials. Talya has three years of documented experience in clinical practice. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.

Talya aims to help people find practical ways forward. She focuses on building on strengths, easing distress, and supporting daily functioning while working toward whatever goals a client sets.

Approaches and how they work online

Talya commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice the thoughts and feelings that get in the way, pick what matters most, and take action toward those values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses client-centered and mindfulness techniques to create a calm, listening space. Therapy is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which approaches feel most useful. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting as goals evolve.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for in-depth sessions and exercises. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief support between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options give flexibility so therapy can match daily routines and practical needs.