Kumi Pledger brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland.
01About Kumi
Kumi Pledger brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland. She holds MD, LCPC, and focuses on helping people reduce anxiety, manage stress, and sleep better. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at simple changes that make daily life feel easier.
Kumi uses a mix of straightforward tools. She often draws on mindfulness and guided imagery to help calm racing thoughts. Cognitive and emotion-focused techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to strengthen healthier ways of relating to oneself and others.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative. Kumi listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. She works step by step so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
Kumi helps people facing trauma, mood challenges, relationship strain, and addiction concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting stress, sleep problems, and gender identity concerns. Those struggling with career stress or life transitions can find practical coping skills in her sessions.
She offers therapy in English and Japanese and accepts clients from outside the U.S. Techniques come from Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. Kumi aims to help clients build clearer communication, steadier emotion regulation, and more restful sleep through tailored strategies.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC10963 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1720506900 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kumi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Kumi names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Kumi names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach, Emotion Work, and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape how people connect now. It helps clarify patterns in close relationships and supports building more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then teaches concrete skills to change them for issues like anxiety and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and express core emotions so they can improve connection and reduce emotional distance in relationships.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kumi will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and teaching skills with visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or when bandwidth is lower. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Kumi work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and career stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and collaborative, combining mindfulness, emotion-focused work, and practical behavioral strategies to create small, achievable goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is listed as MD, LCPC and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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