- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Jaime
Jaime Darda is a clinician with medical and social work credentials who brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. She has about 10 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and related challenges. Jaime aims to create a space where people can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.
She focuses on clear, usable tools rather than jargon. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills for managing emotions, and ways to break unhelpful thought patterns.
Background and approach
Jaime uses approaches like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors. Parents who are juggling overwhelm, sleep disruption, eating changes, or relationship strain may find the focus helpful. Jaime also works on concerns such as addiction, ADHD, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.
She addresses attachment and abandonment themes when these come up in a person’s story. People can expect a collaborative process. Jaime listens first and then offers techniques that fit the person’s goals and daily life.
She highlights small, realistic steps that can reduce distress and improve functioning. Jaime is based in Maryland and holds an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical credential. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
The practice supports a variety of session formats to suit different schedules and needs.
What Jaime works with
Everything Jaime lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jaime helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jaime lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit parenting and life stress online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide the pace and focus of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to change thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and low mood going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy supports noticing the present moment and using simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jaime will listen to your goals, try a few techniques, and adjust what’s used based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and paced to fit your life and preferences.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a quick check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, coaching-style exchanges, or follow-up between sessions. These options offer flexibility to keep progress consistent even when life is busy.
Questions people ask about Jaime
What kinds of concerns does Jaime help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, and many everyday struggles like sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear tools, problem solving, and calming practices rather than clinical jargon.
What is her background and experience?
Jaime has about 10 years of professional experience and combines medical and social work training in her work.
Where is Jaime located and what are her credentials?
She is based in Maryland and holds an MD and an LCSW-C credential.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jaime?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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