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

Talya Van den Berg is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a warm, supportive approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions. With 3 years of professional experience, she has worked in both California and Maryland across diverse settings including schools, medical and hospital environments, and grief and end-of-life care. She also grew up overseas, which contributes to a nuanced understanding of cultural influences on mental health and adjustment.

Talya helps clients address issues such as grief, caregiving stress, immigration-related challenges, adjustment to parenting especially for new mothers, and anxiety that often involves distorted thinking patterns. Her style emphasizes collaboration and strengths - she partners with each person to identify practical solutions and build on existing resources. She draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and humanistic principles to tailor care to individual needs.

Talya holds LCSW and LCSW-C licensure designations, which indicate credentialing as a clinical social worker, and she is licensed to practice in both California and Maryland. She accepts international clients and provides therapy in English. Talya aims to be an ally in the therapeutic process, guiding clients toward greater resilience, clarity, and manageable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care Options

Talya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values-driven action - this approach can support people facing anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship to help clients explore their own solutions and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she applies - CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Talya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate caregivers and parents, and maintain continuity of support across locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective, evidence-informed interventions through these remote formats while tailoring the experience to each client.