Maya Goldberg, PhD

Psychologist

Verified

“Practicing internationally, I provide private counseling and therapy centered around a personalized, flexible, and cross-cultural approach.”

About Me

People often contact me when something personal has become too difficult or complicated to handle effectively — feelings of distress or self-doubt, relationship issues, professional strain, or an enduring period of anxiety, low mood, or inner conflict that is affecting their daily life. Based in Amsterdam, I provide culturally attuned therapy and counseling online for individuals and couples across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the US. I work in English with nationals and expats who are looking for a discreet, private setting, and an evidence-based approach that is both comprehensive and flexible. My approach is broad-ranging and carefully adapted to each individual's background and values — focused on helping clients understand what is keeping them stuck, and begin making workable, life-enhancing changes.

Approach

Practising an integrative Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach, I specialise in personalised, evidence-based solutions designed to fit into your everyday life. I work with hard-to-break patterns, relational difficulties, and co-occurring issues, including stress, depression, confidence, trauma, and many other personal and culture-specific challenges. In between sessions, I maintain an open line of communication through text and email. This tool is there for you to practice sharing insights and dilemmas and sustain motivation — ensuring that your process remains active outside of our formal sessions as well. This collaborative therapeutic experience means gaining a new perspective — on yourself, your capacities, and what change can be like. It’s about gently releasing limiting self-concepts, improving your cognitive-behavioural skills, and developing a sense of self-confidence that feels both empowering and authentic. To read more about what I do and how I do it, visit my official website at https://www.goldberg-recovery.online/.

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Basic Information

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Online Only

Services

For information about counselling and therapy services, sessions, and rates, please visit https://www.goldberg-recovery.online/sessions

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Spiritual Exploration
Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.