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

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. She also supports people facing trauma, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes. Maureen brings ten years of clinical experience to each conversation and aims to create a calm, respectful space for problem solving.

Maureen listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most to each person. Her sessions are interactive and warm. She focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel more in control of daily life.

Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values, and client-centered skills to keep the work grounded in each person's priorities. Dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing are used when emotion regulation and change readiness are part of the goal.

Maureen treats therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set clear, achievable goals and adjusts methods as needed. Treatment plans are built from strengths, and she checks progress regularly so work stays focused and realistic.

People can expect straightforward strategies, compassionate listening, and practical tools to use outside sessions. Maureen emphasizes dignity and respect in every interaction and supports clients as they take steps toward better daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Maureen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new, more balanced ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors because it focuses on clear skills and short-term practice.

She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and to act in ways that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her approach, offering a respectful, listening-based space where the person's goals guide the work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what is or isn't working.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can fit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and daily life.