What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr. Van Zyl is very knowledgeable and experienced yet approachable and warm. She really listened to me and helped me come up with a plan for therapy that really feels like it will help me.”
LMLess than 1 year ago
“I’ve been seeing her for a while and I’m feeling much better. She’s helped me clarify what really matters to me and has been motivating me to make important changes. She’s gentle and kind but calls me out when I need it. Highly recommended!”
CLLess than 1 year ago
About Dr. Maryke Van Zyl
Focus areas
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Marriage Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Couples Therapy
Parenting Counseling
Work-Related Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Relationship Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Maryke Van Zyl
Couples and Relationship Therapist
Your relationship deserves expert, structured support. I specialize in helping couples facing the most difficult challenges regain connection and clarity quickly.
I provide online therapy for a select number of couples in California and Oregon. Early, focused support can help couples navigate difficult moments before patterns deepen.
My availability is intentionally limited to maintain quality care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I work with couples in crisis. Couples navigating infidelity, conflict, long term disconnection, or couples trying to decide whether to work on their relationship or divorce.
I help you explore the patterns you're both stuck in and focus on what’s really happening underneath the same fights that you keep having. I’ll ask the hard questions, hold the heavy stuff with compassion, and help you move toward clarity.
I’m grounded in EFT, Attachment Science, and trauma-informed care. After nearly two decades with high-conflict couples, I trust these approaches because I’ve watched them work.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We slow everything down. Together, we map the cycle that keeps pulling you both back into pain — the accusations, the withdrawal, the silence. We uncover what’s really happening underneath: the grief, fear, and desperate longing to feel safe again. When couples finally name those raw emotions, something shifts. You stop fighting the symptoms and start healing the wounds, together.
?Over time, this work softens the pain and restores safety where it was lost. The walls begin to lower. What was once constant threat starts to feel safe.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $250-275 for 50 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Palo Alto University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Pepperdine University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1053799809
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Van Zyl is very knowledgeable and experienced yet approachable and warm. She really listened to me and helped me come up with a plan for therapy that really feels like it will help me.
Less than 1 year agoLM
I’ve been seeing her for a while and I’m feeling much better. She’s helped me clarify what really matters to me and has been motivating me to make important changes. She’s gentle and kind but calls me out when I need it. Highly recommended!
Less than 1 year agoCL
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Maryke Van Zyl?
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Is Dr. Maryke Van Zyl accepting new patients?
Dr. Maryke Van Zyl generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Van Zyl's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Maryke Van Zyl accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Maryke Van Zyl online?
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What practice does Dr. Maryke Van Zyl work with?
Dr. Maryke Van Zyl works with Dr. Maryke Van Zyl.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Maryke Van Zyl?
Dr. Maryke Van Zyl frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Maryke Van Zyl on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Maryke Van Zyl speak?
Dr. Maryke Van Zyl speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Maryke Van Zyl in reviews?
2 patients have reviewed Dr. Maryke Van Zyl. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.