Jaime Darda

MD and LCSW-C offering collaborative care

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jaime

Jaime Darda brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice, combining medical and social work training to support people facing complex life challenges.

Background and approach

As an MD and an LCSW-C, she draws on both health and psychotherapy perspectives to address stress, anxiety, trauma, mood conditions such as bipolar disorder, and substance-related concerns. Her approach centers on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions.

Jaime uses evidence-informed strategies including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness alongside client-centered listening to help clients clarify goals and develop practical coping skills. She also offers work around relationship dynamics, intimacy, identity, grief, and a range of additional concerns such as ADHD, sleep and eating disruptions, and caregiver stress.

Clients who seek a collaborative therapist will find an emphasis on empowerment and stepwise change. Jaime frames therapy as a process of discovery and skill building, helping each person identify realistic steps toward improved functioning and a greater sense of agency.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Jaime frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors; this approach is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal setting so clients feel heard while they explore values and priorities. Mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and stress management techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jaime works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback, aiming to blend skill-building with supportive reflection.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for people with busy lives or mobility constraints. These formats allow for consistent continuity of care and make it easier to practice skills between sessions while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jaime commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and challenges with sleep or eating.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach blends client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and develop coping skills.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

Jaime has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings and has supported clients through a variety of mental health and life stress concerns.

What are Jaime's credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MD and is licensed as an LCSW-C (license number 32032) and practices from Maryland.

Does she work with people who live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those outside Maryland or in other countries.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefBipolar disorderADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English