- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Annette
Dr. Annette Burns Porter is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Maryland with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults wrestling with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. Her approach is collaborative and practical, focused on what a person wants to change and how to get there.
She emphasizes working together so the client’s perspective guides the work. Sessions aim to improve how people handle difficult feelings and manage conflicts that come up at home or work. She helps clients plan concrete steps toward clearer communication and better emotional control.
Dr. Porter has experience in inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan. That background informs how she adapts methods for different situations, from intense stress to ongoing mood issues. She brings a long clinical history to common problems like substance use, trauma responses, and midlife transitions.
Her clinical approach blends several evidence-based methods rather than following a single script. Techniques include helping clients notice thoughts and feelings, practicing new behaviors, and building skills for tolerating strong emotions. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies are used alongside problem-solving and behavior change techniques.
She trained in counseling psychology and completed a Doctor of Clinical Psychology. In sessions she works at a steady pace and focuses on skills people can use outside of appointments. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How her approaches are used online
Dr. Porter commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, useful for chronic anger and relational patterns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and reactions that escalate into anger. Mindfulness work teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at what goals matter most, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as work proceeds. That way sessions stay practical and focused on what the person wants to change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit a client's schedule and day-to-day demands.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-guided. She uses a blend of practical techniques from several approaches to fit each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC, licensed in Maryland, and practices with that state credential.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.