Maureen A-Ngeh, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW - Therapist in Maryland

About Maureen

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed social worker with an MD and more than 10 years of clinical experience. She practices in Maryland and focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.

She aims to create a warm, respectful space where parents and caregivers can talk about the problems that matter most to their household.

Background and approach

Her approach is interactive and empathetic. She listens first and asks questions to understand daily routines and pressures. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can try between visits, not just talking.

The goal is to reduce what gets in the way of functioning at home and work. Maureen blends several therapy methods to meet individual needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

She incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take manageable action. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. She values dignity, respect, and compassion in every interaction.

Treatment plans are tailored to the family or individual and shaped by the client’s goals. Progress is checked along the way to adjust focus as life changes occur. Sessions are offered in English and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Maureen holds DC and Maryland licensure: LCSW-C 17491 and LICSW LC50080823.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions because it focuses on action rather than only changing feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems stuck. It breaks issues into manageable parts and uses practical exercises to change thoughts and routines, which can help with depression, anxiety, parenting frustration, and ADHD challenges.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and will adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits a family’s rhythms and a parent’s schedule.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let a parent meet from home, phone sessions work when screens aren’t practical, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins between visits. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and try new strategies in real time while managing family demands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with common family and parenting issues as well as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar, ADHD, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is interactive, empathetic, and warm. She focuses on listening, treating people with dignity, and helping families find practical ways to manage daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has over 10 years of clinical experience working in hospital and community settings with a range of age groups and presenting problems.

What are her credentials and location?

She is licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland with credentials MD, LCSW-C 17491, and DC LICSW LC50080823, and she practices in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages: English

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