Therapist profile
Shiho Murakami, LICSW, LCSW-C
LICSW LCSW-C - Family and parenting focus
Continue with ShihoAbout
- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Shiho
Shiho Murakami is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with six years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with LGBT concerns, family and parenting stresses, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and Japanese.
Shiho focuses on practical, conversational work. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the immediate problems at home. She uses clear tools from therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address behaviors and coping skills.
Her work also draws on attachment-based ideas when family history or parent-child patterns are part of the issue. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools support people who want to clarify personal values and take steady steps toward them. She favors client-centered conversation to keep the pace in line with each person's comfort.
Shiho has supported people through adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also addresses topics like body image, substance use, and recovery from domestic violence or other abuse. Her approach emphasizes straightforward dialogue, practical skills, and collaborative planning.
To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Shiho commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect how people relate now, which can be useful for family and parenting concerns.She approaches selecting methods as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try techniques that fit the situation. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can still make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to arrange childcare for every appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt skills-based exercises and behavioral practice to online sessions so the work can continue between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English, Japanese
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps adults work through family conflict, blended family issues, divorce and separation matters, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style and brings in skills from CBT and DBT when useful for coping and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in clinical social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials, licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland respectively.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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