It's Complicated

Maya Goldberg

Psychologist

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Practicing internationally, I provide private psychotherapy and counseling centered on a personalized, engaged, and evidence-based approach.

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Amsterdam, NetherlandsAvailable online and via text
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Experienced on It's Complicated770+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 50 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from MayaEvening and weekend openings.
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
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About me

People often contact me because something in their lives has become too difficult or exhausting to resolve effectively on their own.

Based in Amsterdam, I provide culturally attuned therapy and counseling online for individuals and couples across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. 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 shifts.

I speak:

English

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Location:

1073 AV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Trauma informed careRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.

Practicing an integrative Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, I specialize in personalized solutions designed to fit into your everyday life. I work with hard-to-break patterns, relational difficulties, and co-occurring issues including stress, depression, addictive behaviors, 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 a range of psychological 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/

Experience

6 years in practice770+ sessions on It's Complicated

2022–present | Psychologist, Owner | Goldberg Recovery Counseling | Amsterdam & New York

2020–2021 | Substance-Abuse Therapist | LSA Recovery Inc. | New York

2012–Present | PhD Promovenda; Research Fellow; Instructor | Universiteit Leiden, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Education

Psycholoog NIP® (246540)

MA, Psychology (dual-diagnosis specialization) | The New School for Social Research, New York (2022)

PhD Promovenda | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (expected 2026)

MPhil | University of Oxford, UK (2011)

Services

Intro Call

Free 50 min Online
The free consultation offers a flexible space to discuss your concerns, needs and goals without committing to anything. We'll explore how therapy can be helpful to you, and answer any questions you may have. The session also provides an opportunity for us to assess if we can be a good fit for working together towards your therapy goals.

Individual Session

€120 1 hr Online & Text
The aim of individual therapy is to help you cultivate new psychological skills, develop effective cognitive-behavioral tools, and provide you with the right kind of support to take life-enhancing steps, in a style and pace that respond to your specific situation. (Lean more at https://www.goldberg-recovery.online/who-how-what)

Executive Therapy

€120 1 hr Online & Text
People in positions of significant responsibility, or who are navigating high-stakes environments, often face a particular kind of private pressure. The aim of executive therapy is to change one's relationship to difficult inner experiences — reducing the degree to which they dictate behavior, narrow options, or drive decisions and actions that would not otherwise be taken. (Learn more at https://www.goldberg-recovery.online/executive-therapy)

Couples Session

€180 1 hr 30 min Online
I work with couples of all backgrounds and configurations who want to improve the quality of their partnership. My approach is integrative and individualized, combining Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and select counseling and coaching elements. (Learn more at https://www.goldberg-recovery.online/couples)

Discernment Counseling

€240 2 hr Online
Discernment Counseling is a brief, highly structured process for couples who are misaligned on the future of their relationship. The goal is not to resolve longstanding relationship problems, but to help each partner arrive at a clearer and more confident decision about the next step. *In some cases sessions may extend beyond 120 minutes and will be invoiced accordingly. (Learn more at https://goldberg-recovery.online/couples#discernment-counseling)

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Amsterdam, NetherlandsAvailable online and via text
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated770+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 50 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from MayaEvening and weekend openings.
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours

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