- Blended family issues
- Anxiety and mood
- Trauma informed care
About Annette
Dr. Annette Burns Porter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with 21 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes relevant to adults. She also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus.
She works collaboratively and treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life. Sessions aim to clarify what a person wants to change and to try practical steps toward those goals. Conversations tend to centre on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and making everyday choices that support mental health.
Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient work across the lifespan and with culturally diverse communities. That range informs how she matches methods to different concerns. She draws on several common approaches so therapy can include skill practice, values-based aims, and calmer attention to the present moment.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Virginia. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland at College Park. Her license is LCPC in Maryland.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion, practical tools, and a focus on clear goals. For someone managing a stepfamily transition, issues like co-parenting friction, divided loyalties, or changing household roles are named areas she lists and can address in individual sessions.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and any scheduling details directly through the platform's booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, workable steps that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and the practical choices people face in blended households. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with mood, anxiety, and anger by practicing new ways to respond.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest methods that seem like a good fit. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, working with a licensed professional remotely can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to try different pacing and homework between meetings without rearranging a commute. Ask about the exact session format when you book so you know how to plan for sessions.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to stepfamilies?
She lists blended family issues, relationship and family concerns, communication problems, and co-parenting tensions among her focus areas. These topics can be raised in individual sessions to work on practical solutions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes a collaborative, client-centered approach and tailors methods to each person. Therapy often includes skill practice, values work, and present-moment awareness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. That work has involved people from varied age groups and cultural backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Maryland. Educational degrees include an M.S. in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the exact rate during the booking process.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.