Maureen A-Ngeh, LCSW-C, LICSW

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and changes in family life. Maureen brings over ten years of practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia to each meeting.

Her approach is warm and interactive. She listens first, and aims to build a trusting relationship where clients feel heard and respected. Sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings as well as space to talk through difficult emotions.

Maureen combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered ways of working. She also draws on dialectical behavior and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful. Together these methods help people notice unhelpful patterns and experiment with new choices.

She describes her style as empathetic and strengths-based. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s goals and situation. The work often includes small, doable skills alongside conversations about values and long-term change.

Maureen believes taking the first step takes courage and makes space to support that decision. She encourages clients to bring what matters most to them so therapy can stay focused and practical. If someone is ready to try a different way of coping, she offers steady guidance and collaboration.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and validating a person’s experience so they feel understood and can explore changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining skill practice from CBT with values work from ACT and the supportive stance of client-centered work.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a meeting into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter moment that works for them. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to suit your schedule and goals.