Jaime Darda, MD, LCSW-C

Jaime Darda is an MD and LCSW-C with ten years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and bipolar disorder. As a medical doctor (MD) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C), she blends clinical knowledge with a counseling approach to support clients through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges.

Jaime aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She emphasizes collaboration, helping individuals identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking change often requires courage, and Jaime focuses on empowering each person she meets to take those first steps and build on their strengths.

Her approach centers on listening carefully, validating experience, and working with clients to develop coping strategies that fit their circumstances. Jaime provides steady support through the process of healing and growth, helping clients navigate loss, mood concerns, trauma recovery, and the everyday pressures that undermine wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Jaime Darda

Jaime commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the individual’s perspective guides the pace and goals of treatment and is well suited for people seeking a supportive, strengths-based approach. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can help with emotional regulation, coping with grief, and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jaime works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and ongoing support.