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

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with more than 10 years of experience serving individuals across the lifespan. She is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland and holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW - MD indicates a medical doctor degree, while LCSW-C and LICSW are clinical social work licenses. She has worked with children, families, young adults and older adults confronting challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and the stresses that can arise in hospital and community settings.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in an interactive, empathetic and warm style that prioritizes attentive listening. Maureen emphasizes treating each person with dignity, respect and compassion, and she aims to create a trusting relationship that supports clients as they learn to manage distressing symptoms and regain daily functioning. She blends strengths-based work with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s goals.

Maureen encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to take the first step toward change. She offers support and empowerment through each stage of the process and is committed to helping clients build practical skills and a clearer path forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Maureen A-Ngeh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, and it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives guide the work and personal strengths are honored. This approach supports self-exploration and emotional processing. When appropriate, elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may be integrated to help clients clarify values and develop flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Maureen works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time to support progress in treatment.

Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without rearranging daily routines, and they allow therapy to continue consistently even when in-person visits are not possible.