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Shiho Murakami

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LICSW, MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Japanese
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About Shiho

Shiho Murakami offers care for people seeking support with LGBT concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem. She approaches each client as an individual, adapting conversations and treatment plans to match the person’s specific circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

With a calm and respectful manner she emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while helping clients explore practical steps forward. Murakami brings six years of professional experience and holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials, licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Her practice also addresses a broad range of related issues including attachment and adoption concerns, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, substance use and eating issues, and family-of-origin and blended family dynamics. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese to accommodate bilingual needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

CBT and ACT are often used in this practice to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing patterns of thinking and changing behaviors to reduce distress, which can be helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and self-esteem work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values and committed action while teaching skills to accept difficult emotions, supporting work on meaning, motivation, and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping or not helping, and adjust methods over time to better fit the client’s situation and progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or logistics change, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with LGBT concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, and self-esteem struggles, along with related issues such as attachment, adoption, caregiver stress, substance and eating-related problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice uses a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each client.
What is the therapist's clinical background?
She has six years of professional experience supporting clients with interpersonal and trauma-related concerns and develops individualized treatment plans based on each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia; her practice is located in Maryland.
In which languages can clients receive care?
Services are available in English and Japanese, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia, Maryland

Languages

English, Japanese