Monica Dada (Barham)

Monica Dada (Barham) is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and career concerns. She also supports those facing grief, trauma, addiction, parenting challenges, and issues around identity and intimacy. Monica draws on two decades of practice to offer steady, practical support.

Her style is direct and warm. Sessions focus on small, usable steps rather than long lectures. She listens first, then helps people set goals that match their day-to-day lives. Conversations tend to center on clear strategies that can be tried between sessions.

Monica uses a mix of proven methods including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral tools, client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. She tailors the mix to what a person needs right now, not a one-size-fits-all plan. This means some weeks may focus on values and acceptance, and other weeks on practical behavior change.

People come to her for a range of concerns - from burnout and caregiver stress to body image, blended-family problems, and navigating gender or sexual identity questions. She also addresses chronic pain, co-morbid conditions, and eating-related concerns. The aim is to help people build clearer choices and regain more control over daily life.

Monica asks new clients to use the platform's Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability. She practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can test and change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to tell their story and find their own solutions.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, allow check-ins without travel, and support steady progress with homework and follow-up. The focus remains on practical tools and real-life changes that can be applied between appointments.