- Collaborative care
- Evidence-informed methods
- Goal focused work
About Annette
Dr. Annette Burns Porter greets people with a practical, collaborative approach. She listens first and works with each person to clarify goals and take manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning. Her focus includes stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, mood changes, grief, and codependency. She practices in Maryland and brings 21 years of experience to her work.
She describes therapy as a team effort where the client’s knowledge of their life matters most. Sessions often focus on creating healthier relationships and improving how clients handle stressful moments. Dr. Porter uses clear, straightforward methods rather than jargon.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan. That experience shaped her flexible way of meeting people where they are. She has supported people through trauma, substance-related concerns, and major life transitions. Her work also addresses intimacy and relationship strain.
Education includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Virginia. She holds an LCPC license in Maryland. These credentials are part of her clinical foundation.
In sessions she draws on practical tools from several approaches to match what each client needs. The focus is on clear goals, skill-building, and real-life changes that people can notice between appointments.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill practice, which often helps with anxiety, mood problems, and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit. That decision is made together and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow continued weekly work when circumstances make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals adapt exercises used in ACT and CBT to an online setting so clients can practice skills between sessions and track small improvements over time.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Dr. Porter help address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, codependency, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and anger problems, and other mood or life-change struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She partners with clients to set goals and teaches practical skills to use between sessions.
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 are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCPC license in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability; the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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