Monica Dada (Barham), LCSW-C

Monica Dada (Barham) is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She also supports those facing addictions, grief, body-image struggles, and challenges tied to parenting and family life.

She uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. Monica focuses on clear goals and small steps that fit into daily life. Sessions emphasize communication skills, coping tools, and ways to manage strong emotions.

With two decades of experience, Monica brings steady clinical practice and a patient approach. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person’s needs. That might mean learning new ways to respond to stress or testing out different strategies between sessions.

Monica pays attention to how life context matters. She helps people who are juggling caregiving, chronic illness, blended family concerns, or career pressures. She also supports people dealing with identity questions, gender dysphoria concerns, or HIV related stress in the ways they choose.

Her work is collaborative and goal-minded. People can expect to talk through problems, try practical exercises, and set doable steps forward. Monica emphasizes respect, listening, and helping clients build skills that last beyond therapy.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing different responses. It can help with anxiety, mood, and problem-solving. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses empathetic listening to help someone feel understood and to build trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so it fits the client’s needs.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video when face-to-face interaction matters or opt for phone-based sessions if bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical details ahead of time helps match session style to daily life.