Dr. Maryke Van Zyl

Dr. Maryke Van Zyl is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings ten years of experience to her work in Indiana. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, and big life changes. She speaks English and Afrikaans and sees clients in Indiana. Her approach centers on Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions are aimed at making space for honest conversation about what is happening now and what needs to change. The focus is on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on building skills to manage strong emotions. Dr. Van Zyl aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked through safely. She uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the person’s needs. That combination helps with communication problems, intimacy issues, and symptoms linked to post-traumatic stress and mood disorders. Her background includes clinical work across different settings over a decade, which informs a flexible, client-centered style. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, questions about life purpose, and concerns related to HIV/AIDS. Veterans and multicultural issues are also within her practice focus. If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment according to therapist availability.

Trauma-informed and skill-based approaches online

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process and reduce the hold that past traumatic events have on daily life. It involves discussing memories and reactions in a paced way and building coping skills to manage symptoms.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on committing to actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful cycles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. That means clients can expect decisions about technique to be made together over time.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about the available session options when you begin the matching process so logistics can be arranged to fit everyday life.