Shiho MurakamiLICSW, LCSW-C

Shiho Murakami is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland. She brings six years of professional experience and speaks both English and Japanese. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for people facing parenting challenges, LGBT-related concerns, trauma, and family conflict.

Shiho keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to fit a person’s situation and goals. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, with attention to building everyday coping skills and clearer communication.

Her work draws on a few different therapy styles to match the need in the room. That may include acceptance and commitment ideas for values-based change, attachment-focused conversations about relationship patterns, and cognitive-behavioral techniques for shifting unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered listening and dialectical behavior strategies when helpful.

Shiho emphasizes steady support and small, achievable steps. She encourages people to name what matters most and to try strategies that fit their life. The goal is to help clients feel more able to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and move toward clearer priorities.

She is licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C and also holds a LICSW in the District of Columbia. People who are considering therapy can expect collaborative planning and practical tools they can use between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a more meaningful life. It focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions and expectations. This can be useful for parenting stress and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what works and feels manageable.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or less screen time are needed, since different session styles can be adapted to pace and energy. Licensed professionals commonly adapt ACT, attachment-focused work, and CBT for remote sessions to keep conversations focused and practical.