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About Maryke
Dr. Maryke Van Zyl is a CA Psychologist 35464 and an IN Psychologist 20043430A with 10 years of clinical experience. She practices in Indiana and focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and Afrikaans.
Dr. Van Zyl uses clear, evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She works with clients to identify distressing patterns and develop practical skills for coping and communication. Therapy is conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent on how to handle situations outside sessions.
Her work includes communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses issues related to HIV/AIDS, veterans and armed forces matters, multicultural concerns, life purpose, and women’s issues. Each area is approached through the therapies listed above and by focusing on specific behaviors and emotions.
Dr. Van Zyl emphasizes collaborative decision making about treatment approaches. She explains options, shows how techniques are used in daily life, and checks progress along the way. The emphasis is on practical steps clients can try between appointments.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward conversations about goals and struggles. The intake process includes completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic methods and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action aligned with them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for depression, life changes, and problems that return despite effort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly applied to mood disorders, anxiety, and communication problems. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation; it pairs well with other approaches for stress and trauma symptoms.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss these options, consider the client’s goals and preferences, and adjust methods as progress is tracked. The aim is to find techniques that fit the person’s daily life and that they can practice between meetings.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when a longer video meeting is difficult. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and homework for digital sessions so clients can continue applying skills between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana, California
Languages
English, Afrikaans
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, HIV/AIDS, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, veterans issues, life purpose, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. She uses these methods to teach skills and address patterns of thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist. That experience includes work with the range of focus areas listed on her profile.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 35464 and IN Psychologist 20043430A and is based in Indiana. Those are the professional credentials provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That sequence starts the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.