Kumi Pledger
Counselor, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Indian Head, MD 20640
Let's Connect (410) 936-5533
I work best with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or pulled in many directions—especially during periods of transition or identity change. They may look fine on the outside but feel exhausted or disconnected on the inside.
My ideal client wants a therapist who understands cultural nuance, family dynamics, and the pressure to hold everything together. They’re ready to gain clarity, strengthen boundaries, and feel more balanced and authentic in their daily lives.
Clinically, I integrate evidence-based approaches—including cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness-based practices, and culturally responsive therapy—to support clients in developing insight, identifying patterns contributing to distress, and building effective coping strategies.
You’re Not Alone
If you often feel overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or unsure of your next steps, it’s understandable to feel stuck or disconnected from yourself. Life transitions, parenting responsibilities, cultural expectations, or personal identity questions can create stress and uncertainty
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Kumi Pledger now - (410) 936-5533
Let's Connect (410) 936-5533
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana - Dual
- United Health/Optum
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC10963 Kumi Pledger
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Nova Southeastern University , Master of Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2017
- Certificate from Pesi 2020
- Certificate from GILCHRIST 2020
Counselor: Kumi Pledger
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Expertise
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Japanese
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Japanese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused