Dr. Annette Burns Porter, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Annette

Dr. Annette Burns Porter welcomes parents and adults who are juggling stress, life changes, or difficult relationships. She writes and talks plainly in sessions and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Her style is collaborative and aimed at helping people make clear changes they can live with. Dr. Porter holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC.

She brings 21 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Background and approach

That work included people from different backgrounds and across the lifespan. Her practice focuses on mood and anxiety concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and intimacy issues. She also addresses aging and geriatric matters, blended family challenges, postpartum concerns, and other life transitions.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques when appropriate. Sessions are practical and aimed at everyday changes rather than abstract theory.

Dr. Porter practices in Maryland and communicates in English. She offers a mix of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules.

Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. The initial steps are straightforward and meant to connect people with the right fit for their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while taking actions that matter to them. It supports coping with anxiety, loss, and life transitions by clarifying values and small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood; it often uses practical exercises and homework to build new skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and specific challenges to decide which methods fit best. Plans can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions around work, school, or caregiving. The variety of formats also lets people use sessions in ways that feel most helpful to them.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related mood disorders.

What is her therapy style like?

Work is collaborative and client-centered, with practical steps and tools drawn from approaches like CBT and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 21 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD LCPC LC1621) practicing in Maryland.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

How does billing work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 21 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English

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