Kumi Pledger

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

As a therapist, I strive to help you sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! With the help of Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other related modalities, I use personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia. I love empowering others to achieve their goals and dreams and help people better understand themselves and the world they live in so that they can experience more of the joy life has to offer.

My approach as a therapist is compassionate and respectful, honoring each client’s unique strengths and resources to move forward in a process toward positive change and growth. I see children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss.

Years Experience: 10

Location: Maryland, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: Yes

NPI Number: 1720506900

Credentials: MD LCPC LC10963

Languages Spoken: English, Japanese

Licenses: LCPC (Maryland) #LC10963 exp 2026-01-31

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping, Parenting, Career, Bipolar, Female therapist, Gay

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Kumi Pledger

Empowering calmer sleep and clearer living

Guided imagery and IFS
Mindfulness-based strategies
Works with all ages

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About

Kumi Pledger assists people who want to sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more by combining personal insight with professional experience. She draws on Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, trauma work using Internal Family Systems (IFS), and related modalities to create a therapeutic environment where clients can feel heard and begin reducing anxiety and unwanted behaviors.

Her work focuses on practical change and growth – helping clients free fears, manage insomnia, build self-esteem, and develop healthier coping strategies for stress, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, and other challenges. Kumi supports clients through relationship difficulties, family conflicts, grief and loss, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, career difficulties, and adjustment to life changes.

She offers a compassionate, respectful approach that honors each person’s unique strengths and resources. Kumi sees children, adolescents, couples, LGBTQ clients, families and adults, and she provides support for issues such as supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, and other adjustment problems.

Kumi is trained as a medical doctor and as a licensed clinical professional counselor, holding professional credentials listed as MD and LCPC with license number LC10963. She brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland and aims to empower clients to better understand themselves and to experience more of the joy life has to offer.

Location: Maryland, United States

Years Experience: 10

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English, Japanese

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Coping with life changes, Depression, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Separation, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: 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

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: Yes

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MD LCPC LC10963
NPI Number: 1720506900
License: LCPC (Maryland) #LC10963 exp 2026-01-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or coping with life changes, remote therapy is generally as effective as traditional in-person sessions. A major benefit is flexibility – you can connect using the format that fits your routine and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain regular care when schedules or location make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals provide online care, and if a different therapeutic fit is desired, patients have the option to switch therapists. Overall, online therapy offers an accessible and practical way to address everyday mental health needs while fitting treatment into busy lives.

How much experience does Kumi Pledger have?

Kumi Pledger has ten years of clinical experience providing therapy services.

Is Kumi Pledger a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kumi Pledger is both a medical doctor and a licensed clinical professional counselor, holding professional credentials shown as MD and LCPC (license LC10963).

In which languages does Kumi Pledger provide therapy?

Kumi Pledger provides therapy in English and Japanese.

Where is Kumi Pledger located?

Kumi Pledger practices in Maryland.

How can I work with Kumi Pledger as my therapist?

You can work with Kumi Pledger by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.

Does Kumi Pledger work with international clients?

Yes. Kumi Pledger does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kumi Pledger cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire used to match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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