- Family conflict
- Adoption and foster care
- English and Japanese
About Shiho
Shiho Murakami offers a calm, straightforward approach for people dealing with family stress, parenting challenges, LGBT-related concerns, trauma, and low self-esteem. She uses clear, respectful language and focuses on practical steps. Shiho is licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C and holds a LICSW in the District of Columbia. She speaks English and Japanese.
Shiho tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions emphasize listening first, then trying small, doable changes. She draws on methods that help people notice difficult thoughts, build healthier habits, and strengthen close relationships.
Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment worries, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Shiho also supports people facing addiction, eating concerns, body image struggles, and communication problems in relationships of origin.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and attachment-based ideas are used when helpful. The focus is on goals you set together and practical skills to make daily life easier.
With six years of professional experience, Shiho aims for a supportive, nonjudgmental space. She invites clients to take the first small steps toward change and stays flexible as needs evolve.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, low mood, and when someone wants clearer direction in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Shiho will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches together, and adjust based on what works. The plan is shaped by the client's needs, preferences, and pace rather than a fixed method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the formats offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, or avoid travel time. Some formats also need less bandwidth or let a person keep their camera off if that helps them focus. Discuss practical arrangements during the first meeting to match sessions to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shiho focus on?
Shiho focuses on family conflict, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, and self-esteem. She also addresses adoption and foster care related issues and attachment worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical, combining listening with actionable steps. Sessions emphasize collaborative planning and building skills that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
Shiho has six years of professional experience working with people facing family and identity concerns. She focuses on tailoring treatment to each person's needs.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Shiho holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can people outside the U.S. meet with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.