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

Maureen A-Ngeh is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with more than a decade of experience supporting people across the lifespan. She holds an MD as well as social work licenses - LCSW-C and LICSW - with MD indicating a medical degree, LCSW-C meaning a licensed clinical social worker with certification, and LICSW standing for licensed independent clinical social worker. Maureen is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland and has worked in both hospital and community settings.

Her clinical background includes work with children, families, young adults and older adults who face challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, grief, and the stresses of changing life circumstances. She has also supported people dealing with career pressures, anger, attention and mood disorders, and the impacts of environmental and societal stressors. These difficulties can interrupt daily life and feel overwhelming, and Maureen focuses on helping clients regain functioning and hope.

Her counseling style is interactive, warm and empathetic, grounded in careful listening and respect. She emphasizes dignity and compassion in every interaction and tailors treatment plans to each person’s strengths and goals. Maureen integrates strengths-based work with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to pursue measurable progress while honoring each client’s values and preferences.

Seeking a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Maureen’s approach centers on support, empowerment and practical steps toward change.