- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship focus
About Jaime
Jaime Darda is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She practices in Maryland and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and related challenges. Jaime aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable for anyone considering a change.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what’s on their mind. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person in front of her and on practical steps they feel ready to try. Jaime combines listening with clear, down-to-earth strategies so clients leave with something they can use between meetings.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to distress. She also uses mindfulness techniques and solution-focused methods to build day-to-day coping skills. Jaime incorporates relationship-focused tools when appropriate to address intimacy and communication concerns.
She has particular experience supporting people dealing with ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss. Jaime also works with issues related to attachment, abandonment, and feelings of emptiness.
People who want practical tools, clear explanations, and collaborative planning often find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule based on availability.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what’s on their mind. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person in front of her and on practical steps they feel ready to try. Jaime combines listening with clear, down-to-earth strategies so clients leave with something they can use between meetings.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to distress. She also uses mindfulness techniques and solution-focused methods to build day-to-day coping skills. Jaime incorporates relationship-focused tools when appropriate to address intimacy and communication concerns.
She has particular experience supporting people dealing with ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss. Jaime also works with issues related to attachment, abandonment, and feelings of emptiness.
People who want practical tools, clear explanations, and collaborative planning often find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping 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 shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic 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
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and fit
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client’s lead. The therapist listens closely and reflects back what she hears so people feel understood and can take steps at their own pace. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive place to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In short sessions clients learn to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, or address sleep and eating problems.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Jaime will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then tailor a blend of approaches that fits the person’s needs. She involves clients in planning so therapy stays practical and goal oriented.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time, make shorter check-ins feasible, and allow people to maintain continuity of care across locations. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to learn what is available and how sessions are arranged.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Jaime help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, and other life transitions listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth, combining a client-centered stance with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Jaime?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.