- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
- English and Japanese
About Kumi
Kumi Pledger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with ten years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strains. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and she accepts international clients.
Her work focuses on family patterns and attachment. She helps people untangle family of origin issues, communication problems, and feelings of abandonment that keep showing up. Kumi also supports those facing caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, gender dysphoria, and first responder-related stress.
Kumi uses several practical approaches in sessions. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centered methods to follow the person’s pace, and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates dialectical behavior skills and emotionally-focused strategies when helpful.
In a typical session she talks through current problems, identifies repeating patterns, and practices skills for managing intense feelings and sleep disruption. She helps clients set short-term steps for coping with life changes and longer-term goals around relationships and self-esteem.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Kumi uses therapy methods online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at recurring relationship patterns and how early family roles shape current connections. It helps people notice expectations they learned from caregivers and try different responses in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s concerns and pace, giving space to describe what feels most pressing and building from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns by identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing concrete coping strategies for anxiety, sleep, and mood.Working out which approach fits best is part of the work. Kumi will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they choose whether to emphasize attachment exploration, skills training, or a mix. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, a session without needing to commute, or choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like mindfulness, DBT skills practice, or CBT worksheets to work remotely so progress can continue even when meeting from different locations.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with family of origin issues, communication problems, feelings of abandonment, and related relationship struggles.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening, attachment-based exploration, and practical CBT or DBT skills to address thinking and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kumi has ten years of experience working with adults on issues like anxiety, depression, parenting, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapy is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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