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Dr. Annette Burns Porter, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Anxiety and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma informed care
- Skill building focus
About Annette
Dr. Annette Burns Porter is an LCPC in Maryland with 21 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. She works with individuals on mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem and anger.
She frames therapy as collaborative. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps them set practical goals. Sessions focus on clearer communication skills, coping strategies, and steps people can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different ways of responding. Work may include testing short exercises, learning new skills, and reviewing what helped or didn’t work.
Porter has experience across inpatient and outpatient settings and across the adult lifespan. She also lists additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric issues, blended family issues, codependency, substance and alcohol problems, postpartum depression, and veteran-related concerns. Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
People considering therapy with her are invited to review the online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling an initial session. This helps match practical goals with a clear plan for the first meetings.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Porter uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behavioral responses. CBT often focuses on short experiments and concrete skill practice useful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which emphasizes noticing internal experiences, clarifying values, and taking small committed steps toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy appears in her work as a stance - listening closely and organizing sessions around what the person most wants to change.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences and to adjust methods if something isn’t working. That collaborative planning helps shape practical homework and skills to try between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy day. Ask about the available session options and how they can be scheduled to match daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of 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.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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