Monica Dada (Barham) , MD, LCSW-C

Monica Dada (Barham) is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She cultivates a warm, understanding environment where individuals can safely examine their emotions, clarify priorities, and build practical strategies for sustained growth. Her work emphasizes respectful listening, collaborative goal-setting, and skill development tailored to each person's circumstances.

She specializes in complex issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, workplace stress, and major life transitions. Monica also focuses on concerns related to chronic illness and caregiving stress, identity exploration, grief, and trauma. Her practice is informed by cultural responsiveness and attention to each client’s unique background and lived experience.

Monica integrates evidence-based techniques with empathic, client-centered care to support communication, healing, and empowerment. She holds MD, which denotes a medical doctor, and LCSW-C, which denotes a licensed clinical social worker with clinical certification. These combined perspectives inform a holistic approach aimed at helping clients manage symptoms, navigate relationships, and pursue meaningful change with dignity and respect.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Monica Dada (Barham)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, chronic health concerns, and navigating major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional regard, giving clients space to explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem while guiding their own growth. This approach supports people who need validation and a steady therapeutic presence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills and routines, which can aid with depression, anxiety, and patterns that contribute to addictive or self-defeating behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or health limitations. These options increase accessibility and continuity of care, allowing clients to engage in therapy from familiar settings while maintaining regular contact with their therapist.