Kumi Pledger, MD, LCPC
Therapist in Maryland
Kumi Pledger is a Maryland-based therapist with an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential and ten years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inMaryland
- LicenseLC10963
- NPI 1720506900
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
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About Kumi
Kumi Pledger is a Maryland-based therapist with an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential and ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, and the challenges of parenting and career changes. Kumi also supports people facing trauma, grief, addictions, and concerns related to gender and sexual identity.
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. Her style is warm and practical.
Background and approach
She listens first, then helps people name what matters most. Therapy often includes short-term skills such as mindfulness and behavior strategies alongside deeper work about attachment and family patterns. Clients can expect straightforward tools they can use between sessions.
Kumi draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to explore how early relationships shape present-day patterns. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills for intense emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform her work on closeness and communication.
She works with a wide range of concerns including abandonment or attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, domestic violence, and challenges after separation or disaster. Kumi also supports people dealing with bipolar symptoms, disruptive mood dysregulation, and first responder stress. Her approach balances short-term symptom relief with deeper relational understanding.
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and international clients can be seen. Therapy is paid through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC10963 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1720506900 · national provider identifier
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Focus 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
Approaches 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and skills-based work translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to trace those patterns and practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and goals, with the therapist offering steady listening and nonjudgmental support to help people make their own changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together based on what feels helpful. That collaborative process means techniques may shift from session to session as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and work in real time, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to share brief updates, practice skills between sessions, or have a quick check-in without scheduling a full appointment. These options aim to make ongoing work easier to fit into a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, addictions, grief, and career changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and practical, combining listening with skill-building like mindfulness and behavior strategies alongside deeper attachment work.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience and holds an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential.
Where does she practice and who can attend sessions?
She is based in Maryland and can work with clients who join sessions from other locations, including international clients.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
What session formats are used?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist arrangements.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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