Maureen A-Ngeh , MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist practicing in Maryland with more than 10 years of professional experience. She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials - MD indicates a medical degree and the LCSW-C and LICSW are clinical social work licenses - and is licensed to practice in both the District of Columbia and Maryland.

Her clinical background includes work with children and families, young adults, and older adults, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and the effects of societal and environmental stressors experienced both in hospital settings and in the community. Maureen recognizes how these issues can interrupt daily life and become overwhelming, and she focuses on helping people regain a manageable and more satisfying routine.

Maureen's counseling style is interactive, warm, and empathetic, grounded in attentive listening and mutual respect. She emphasizes dignity and compassion in every interaction and seeks to create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports meaningful change. Her clinical approach blends strengths-based methods, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies, with treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

Choosing to pursue therapy takes courage, and Maureen aims to empower and support individuals as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively toward positive, practical outcomes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Maureen draws from several evidence-based approaches to help people navigate emotional and practical challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping individuals accept difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and times of life transition. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the person feels heard and supported while identifying their own solutions - it is well suited for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and general life adjustments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Maureen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals, including Maureen, use these formats to provide consistent, goal-focused work tailored to each individual.