Dr. Annette Burns Porter, MD, LCPC
Licensed in Maryland · 21 years in practice
Dr. Annette Burns Porter focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, or big life changes.
License and registration
- LCPC, Maryland
- LC1621 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1518143387 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
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About Annette
Dr. Annette Burns Porter focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, or big life changes. She aims to create a practical space where clients can name goals and take small steps toward them.
Dr. Porter listens, reflects, and helps people try tools that fit their daily life. She brings 21 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan.
That background means she has worked with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and abuse, substance and alcohol issues, and relationship and intimacy-related problems.
Background and approach
Her practice also attends to aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, and young adult concerns. Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She treats each person as the expert on their life and tailors an integrative approach to match individual needs.
Sessions often include skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to help manage thoughts and emotions day to day. Dr. Porter holds an MD and is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and she is based in Maryland.
She speaks English and combines clinical experience with practical strategies to help people move through transitions and cope with recurring patterns. People seeking someone who uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches and respectful listening may find her practical, steady approach useful for addressing stress, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Annette lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Annette names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches for online therapy and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match their values; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and increase awareness in everyday moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan so the approach fits the person rather than forcing one method to work.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and deeper discussion. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress between meetings, or for people who find typing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Dr. Porter works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical steps. She tailors techniques to the person's needs and uses skills-based methods like CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan and with diverse backgrounds.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an MD and is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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