- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Shiho
Shiho Murakami is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with six years of practice. She also holds a LICSW credential for the District of Columbia. She works with people facing LGBT concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and problems with self-esteem.
She uses plain, practical conversation to identify what feels most difficult right now. Techniques come from approaches like cognitive behavioral work and acceptance and commitment strategies to help reduce overwhelming thoughts and increase what matters most to the person. Attachment-based ideas guide how she looks at relationship patterns that repeat across time.
Sessions focus on real-life problems rather than technical language. She listens for patterns such as codependency, communication breakdowns, or caregiver stress, and offers clear steps to try between visits. People who have experienced adoption or foster care issues, abandonment, or family-of-origin pain may find those themes addressed directly.
Shiho also works with concerns such as substance use, eating and body image issues, and the aftermath of domestic violence or divorce. Therapy can include skills from dialectical behavior therapy when strong emotions or impulse control are part of the difficulty. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so clients can see what changes over weeks.
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shiho draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and test unhelpful thoughts and patterns, turning those insights into specific behavior changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build actions that matter, even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Attachment-Based Therapy informs how she looks at relationship patterns and teaches ways to change long-standing interaction styles.Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review goals, preferences, and how problems show up day to day, then recommend methods to try. Clients and the therapist check what helps and adjust the plan as needed to find a good fit.
Confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. They also make it simpler to continue work when living in different parts of Maryland or when bilingual support in English and Japanese is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, and attachment work to online appointments so practical exercises and skill practice happen between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with LGBT issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and self-esteem concerns, plus related topics such as codependency and body image.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches, along with attachment-informed perspectives on relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from Maryland-based licensure.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.