Therapist profile
Monica Dada (Barham), LCSW-C
Maryland
Licensed social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW-C
- LicenseLCSW-C, Maryland / 13537
- NPI1073189569
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Communication skills
About Monica
Monica Dada (Barham) is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, and relationship and family challenges. She also addresses concerns such as grief, intimacy issues, eating and body image, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and caregiver strain.
She uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. She listens for patterns that drive reactions, then helps people try small changes that can reduce repeated conflicts. Sessions focus on clearer communication, coping techniques, and realistic behavioral steps rather than long theory talks.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her shift between exploring values, testing new behaviors, and setting short-term goals. Clients may practice noticing triggers, trying different responses, and tracking what helps.
Monica pays attention to how life stressors overlap - for example caregiving strain with chronic illness, or grief alongside relationship strain. She offers practical tools for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and rebuilding trust after repeated conflicts. The focus is on usable skills people can apply at home or work.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Maryland. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and using small committed actions to move toward those values. It can help when anger feels like it blocks what someone wants from relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for reducing reactive behaviors and lowering daily tension.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Monica will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps in day-to-day life. That collaborative process helps identify whether more values-focused work, behavior experiments, or short goal-focused sessions are most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a lunch break, allow quieter check-ins without travel, or let people use sessions when they are at home or at a workplace with less travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for a video meeting or a phone check-in, and Monica aims to use approaches that fit each person's schedule and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she help with?
She supports adults dealing with anger tied to stress, relationship conflict, parenting strain, workplace frustration, and grief. Other related concerns include addiction, trauma, and body image stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and focused on skills. She listens, identifies patterns, and helps people try small behavior changes and communication techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland and she works with clients in that region.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started with sessions?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.