- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Monica
Monica Dada (Barham) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Credentialed in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life changes. She also supports concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Monica listens to what is happening now and helps people name patterns that get in the way. She uses concrete strategies from methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused work. Motivational Interviewing may be used when people want to change behavior such as substance use or patterns that cause conflict.
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing small changes that reduce reactivity and improve communication. She helps people develop tools for anger, coping skills for anxiety, and steps to rebuild trust after conflict. There is often a mix of talking, skill practice, and short exercises to try between sessions.
Monica has experience supporting people through caregiving strain, chronic health problems, blended family issues, and grief. She also works with body image, eating-related concerns, fertility and HIV related issues, and codependency. Her work reflects two decades of helping adults manage practical problems and emotional strain.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in Maryland. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site process to schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or conflicted about values and relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety. Sessions often include practice of new responses and brief between-session exercises to test changes.
Monica treats choosing the right approach as a collaborative step. She will talk with each person about goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and preferences for learning new skills. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adapt work as progress is made.
Confirm specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Some formats also let people do skills practice while keeping work or caregiving obligations, so confirm the available options when you set up a first session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel mounting resentment, or struggle with anger tied to stress, trauma, or relationship conflict.
What is her overall approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses talk, skills practice, and short exercises to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, and family conflict.
Is she a licensed professional in the US?
Yes. She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not specify specific formats.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.