Maya Goldberg, MPhil, MA
Accredited Psychologist
Available for new clients
I combine clinical expertise with lived experience to create a powerful therapeutic alliance where meaningful change becomes possible.
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Experienced on It's Complicated20+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 50 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 2 hours
About me
I am a specialized psychologist with a unique blend of international experience and advanced academic background in New York, the UK, and Amsterdam. My perspective on therapy is grounded in the knowledge that progress and recovery are shaped by each client's unique circumstances, needs, and intentions — and my goal as a therapist is first and foremost to foster self-empowerment, authenticity, and insight-based action.
As a long-time international in the Netherlands, I have first-hand knowledge of the challenges expats often face — from cultural dislocation and identity shifts to loneliness, relationship strain, and the pressure to adapt. My experience not only helps me support and connect with fellow internationals, but it also allows me to approach English-speaking locals with an open-minded, cross-cultural sensitivity that many find refreshing and effective.
As a long-time international in the Netherlands, I have first-hand knowledge of the challenges expats often face — from cultural dislocation and identity shifts to loneliness, relationship strain, and the pressure to adapt. My experience not only helps me support and connect with fellow internationals, but it also allows me to approach English-speaking locals with an open-minded, cross-cultural sensitivity that many find refreshing and effective.
I speak:
EnglishHebrew
Location:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
I provide uniquely tailored, confidential therapy & coaching for individuals and couples who prioritize both privacy and sustained results. With a multi-layered, progressive, and experience-based approach, I specialize in strong long-term solutions that are designed to fit into your everyday life — whether you struggle with hard-to-break patterns, substance / alcohol misuse, or co-occurring conditions such as burnout, mood imbalance, or relationship difficulties.
My dynamic treatment designs are informed by clinical precision and a cross-disciplinary background — and my own addiction recovery along with 18 years of sobriety, have imbued me with knowledge-based insight, sincere compassion, and a profound appreciation for anyone's openness to change. Combining counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy, I focus on what works for you, adapting as needed to ensure your progress is both manageable and in motion.
Our collaborative work means gaining a new perspective — on yourself, your world, and what change can look like. It’s about discarding limiting constructs, approaching life with greater openness and curiosity, and gaining an inner sense of authenticity and insight that isn’t dictated by conventional expectations.
My dynamic treatment designs are informed by clinical precision and a cross-disciplinary background — and my own addiction recovery along with 18 years of sobriety, have imbued me with knowledge-based insight, sincere compassion, and a profound appreciation for anyone's openness to change. Combining counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy, I focus on what works for you, adapting as needed to ensure your progress is both manageable and in motion.
Our collaborative work means gaining a new perspective — on yourself, your world, and what change can look like. It’s about discarding limiting constructs, approaching life with greater openness and curiosity, and gaining an inner sense of authenticity and insight that isn’t dictated by conventional expectations.
Experience
4 years in practice20+ sessions on It's Complicated
2023–present | Psychologist & Addiction Specialist, Founder | Goldberg Recovery Counseling | Amsterdam, NL
2021–2022 | Substance-Abuse Counselor | LSA Recovery Inc. | Brooklyn, NY
2012–Present | PhD Promovenda; Research Fellow; Instructor | Universiteit Leiden, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | NL
2007–present | Narcotics Anonymous | New York, Tel Aviv, Oxford, Amsterdam
2021–2022 | Substance-Abuse Counselor | LSA Recovery Inc. | Brooklyn, NY
2012–Present | PhD Promovenda; Research Fellow; Instructor | Universiteit Leiden, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | NL
2007–present | Narcotics Anonymous | New York, Tel Aviv, Oxford, Amsterdam
Education
MA, Psychology (specialization in Mental-Health & Substance-Abuse Counseling) | The New School for Social Research, New York (2022)
PhD Promovenda | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2026)
MPhil | University of Oxford, UK (2011)
Psycholoog NIP (2024)
PhD Promovenda | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2026)
MPhil | University of Oxford, UK (2011)
Psycholoog NIP (2024)
Cost
Free 50 minute introductory callSliding scale starting at €80
Individual Session
€100 (50 minutes)
Couples Session
€150 (75 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated20+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 50 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: May 1