Dr. Maryke Van Zyl

Dr. Maryke Van Zyl is a clinical psychologist who draws on a mix of evidence-informed therapies to help people navigate hard times. She brings ten years of professional experience and sees clients from Indiana. Her work often focuses on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression.

She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Sessions emphasize clear talk, practical strategies, and small steps people can use between meetings. That approach helps when life changes feel overwhelming or when patterns keep repeating.

Dr. Van Zyl uses methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. She matches techniques to what someone needs at the moment, leaning on skills training, emotion-focused conversation, and acceptance work as appropriate.

Her background includes licensure in California and Indiana, listed as CA Psychologist 35464 and IN Psychologist 20043430A. Those credentials mark her professional registrations in those states.

People can expect a direct, compassionate style that balances listening with practical tools. She encourages honest conversation about goals and setbacks. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that fit their values. It often suits people handling big life changes or questions of meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like low mood and anxiety through clear exercises and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving moment-to-moment coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what produces useful change over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity when routines change and can reduce travel time. This profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on matching approach and timing to what works best for the individual.