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MD, LCSW-C

Monica Dada (Barham), MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Monica

Monica Dada (Barham) offers compassionate, evidence-informed care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and many related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings two decades of clinical experience as an MD and an LCSW-C, working to help clients build practical skills for navigating life changes, managing mood and behavior, and restoring a sense of balance and purpose. Her style emphasizes a respectful, client-centered stance that blends practical strategies with attention to each person’s values and context.

Monica integrates cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, acceptance-oriented practices to increase psychological flexibility, and motivational techniques to support change. She also attends to issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, family and blended-family dynamics, and identities related to gender and sexual orientation.

Based in Maryland, Monica focuses on collaborative treatment planning and tailored interventions rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. She supports clients who are seeking clearer communication, healthier coping, and concrete steps toward goals while honoring their individual backgrounds and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life stressors. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action to improve daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Licensed professionals work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapt techniques over time so treatment feels relevant and doable. Monica emphasizes partnership so clients can test strategies and refine the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or when in-person visits are impractical. These formats allow therapists to deliver structured interventions, coach coping skills in real time, and maintain continuity of care while accommodating clients' logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Monica commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, combining empathy with concrete strategies to help clients clarify values, set goals, and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of clinical experience bringing medical and social work training to her practice, using evidence-based methods alongside individualized care.
Where is her practice located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 13537.
Can she work with people who speak languages other than English?
Services are offered in English; she is not listed as accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Monica can help with

Monica Dada (Barham) works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Monica works with individuals.

Monica works with depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

How Monica approaches therapy

Monica's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Monica is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 20 years of clinical experience.