Maureen A-Ngeh

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and major life transitions. She practices in Maryland and offers a calm, respectful approach that focuses on listening first. Maureen aims to make hard days feel more manageable and to help people move toward clearer daily functioning.

Her style is interactive, warm, and empathic. She centers dignity and respect in sessions and works to make each person feel genuinely heard. Maureen uses practical conversation and collaborative planning rather than lecturing or quick fixes.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered principles to help people notice what matters, test new behavior, and change unhelpful patterns. Elements of dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing are used when they fit a person's goals.

Maureen has experience across ages and settings, including community and hospital environments. That background informs how she supports people through parenting strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse recovery, bipolar disorder management, ADHD challenges, and career stress.

If someone is ready to make a change she focuses on small, concrete steps that fit day-to-day life. The work begins with listening, then moves to a treatment plan shaped by the person's priorities and strengths. She invites people who want steady, practical support to reach out and explore next steps.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes by shifting the focus from symptom control to meaningful action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and teaches practical skills to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors. This approach often suits people dealing with anxiety, low mood, and everyday stressors.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes being heard and respected. It supports people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult decisions and emotional strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adapt techniques over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without commuting. Licensed professionals often use the same evidence-based techniques online as they do in person, while tailoring exercises and homework to daily life.