Dr. Maryke Van Zyl

Practical, collaborative therapy for life transitions

CA Psychologist 35464, IN Psychologist 20043430A Indiana

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Afrikaans

About Maryke

Dr. Maryke Van Zyl integrates evidence-informed strategies into treatment with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills.

Background and approach

She draws on a decade of clinical experience and uses a blend of approaches tailored to concerns such as relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression, and navigating life transitions. Her practice aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where emotions and thoughts can be explored and understood.

In addition to primary concerns, she addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, HIV/AIDS-related matters, mood disorders, multicultural issues, and post-traumatic stress. Dr.

Van Zyl also attends to life purpose and women’s issues as they arise in therapy. Licensed in California and Indiana, she works in English and Afrikaans and meets clients through online formats that accommodate different schedules.

Beginning therapy is acknowledged as a significant step, and she emphasizes collaboration to identify goals and select methods that fit each person’s needs. Contact procedures and scheduling follow the practice’s intake steps for prospective clients.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for depression, anxiety, and relationship-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness with values-based action to help people cope with painful feelings while pursuing meaningful life directions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and communication struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and the presenting concerns, adapting methods over time so treatment aligns with what the client finds most useful and feasible.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, integrate homework and skills into daily life, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, HIV / AIDS, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, life purpose, and women’s issues.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

The practice emphasizes evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with ACT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness techniques, aiming for a collaborative and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of relational, trauma-related, and mood concerns.

What credentials and location information are available?

She holds licenses as CA Psychologist 35464 and IN Psychologist 20043430A and practices with availability in Indiana.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.

How is cost determined for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationHIV / AIDSLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Indiana, California

Languages

English, Afrikaans