Therapist profile
Dr. Annette Burns Porter, LCPC
LCPC in Maryland - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Annette
Dr. Annette Burns Porter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 21 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family and parenting concerns. She speaks English and works with adults facing life changes and emotional strain.
She uses a collaborative style that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps to improve everyday relationships and to move toward concrete personal goals. Conversations often include strategies for coping with mood changes, substance concerns, and the effects of past trauma.
Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient work across the lifespan and with diverse communities. Dr. Porter holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Virginia. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland at College Park.
Her approach draws on several methods to match what a person needs in session. That may mean using skills to manage intense emotions, exercises to change unhelpful thinking, or mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness. Work with her typically centers on practical tools people can use between sessions.
People who come for help often want clearer communication, better handling of stress, or relief from anxiety and mood difficulties. Dr. Porter aims to guide people through concrete steps toward those goals while adjusting methods as progress unfolds.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help people who feel stuck by offering concrete steps to move forward despite discomfort.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions use practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and to build new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques in early sessions and adjusting as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify which online session types are offered. Confirm the available formats before booking to know what fits your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use practices learned in session in their everyday setting, so skills transfer more directly to daily life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with at home?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, family and parenting concerns, grief, depression, and addictions among other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and integrates methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to match a person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings working with adults across the lifespan.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.