Shiho Murakami, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate therapy focused on your life story
Details
| Name | Shiho Murakami |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW, MD, LCSW-C |
| Based in | Maryland |
| Licensed in | District of Columbia, Maryland |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Japanese |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Shiho
Shiho Murakami is a licensed social worker who helps people facing family strain, trauma, parenting stress, LGBT-related concerns, and low self-esteem. She works in Maryland and brings a calm, respectful manner to sessions. She speaks English and Japanese and aims to make conversations straightforward and useful.
Shiho adapts sessions to each person. She listens first and shapes the work around what matters to the client. That might mean focusing on stories people tell about themselves, changing unhelpful thinking, or strengthening close relationships and attachments.
Background and approach
Her practice draws on Narrative Therapy to look at the life stories that shape choices. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice values, build emotional connection, and tolerate strong feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work are mixed in when practical for skill building or clearer thinking.
Shiho has six years of professional experience and holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials. She treats each person with sensitivity and respect and keeps explanations simple. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the client needs.
People who reach out can expect a focus on practical steps. Conversations often cover communication patterns, coping strategies for stress and trauma, and ways to strengthen self-worth. The aim is to help people find clearer choices and steady progress toward goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Shiho works with, alongside the areas below.
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Shiho among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shiho directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shiho directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches translate online
Shiho combines Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-informed work in online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and find alternative, more helpful narratives. This can be useful for identity concerns, family patterns, and low self-esteem. ACT focuses on values and willingness to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action, which can help with trauma responses, parenting stress, and anxiety.Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how relationships shape reactions and coping. That work aims to strengthen connection, improve communication, and reduce patterns that lead to conflict. Shiho treats deciding on an approach as a shared process, checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting methods to match goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues for attachment or narrative-focused exercises. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option for a check-in or emotional processing. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief reflections, homework prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different ways of working until the right fit is found.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Shiho commonly address?
She works with people facing LGBT-related issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and substance or eating concerns.
What is Shiho's therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. She draws on Narrative Therapy, ACT, attachment ideas, CBT, and client-centered techniques to tailor the approach to each person.
How much clinical experience does Shiho have?
Shiho has six years of professional experience working with people across the listed concerns and approaches.
Which credentials and location apply to this practice?
She holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland. Licensing details include DC LICSW and MD LCSW-C as noted by the clinician.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese to accommodate speakers of either language.
What formats are available for appointments?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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