Dr. Annette Burns Porter, LCPC

Dr. Annette Burns Porter meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward. She focuses on practical steps clients can use to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and cope with life changes. Her tone is collaborative and straightforward, and she works with each person to identify goals and options that feel realistic for them.

She uses a mix of approaches chosen to match each client's needs. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning new skills for mood and behavior, and practicing simple mindfulness exercises. The work emphasizes small changes that can improve daily life and relationships.

Dr. Porter brings more than 21 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan. That background includes work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with a range of concerns such as addictions, trauma, grief, depression, and bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses issues tied to aging, blended families, and life transitions.

She holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and she is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. Her approach is described as integrative - choosing methods that fit the person rather than using one fixed model.

People in Maryland who want to focus on relationships, communication problems, codependency, substance and alcohol issues, or post-traumatic stress often seek her support. She speaks English and does not take international clients, so those scheduling should plan around local licensing and availability.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters most and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical techniques like activity planning and skill practice; it is commonly used for mood disorders and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That conversation can include trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills between meetings in their everyday routines, which often makes new habits easier to keep.