Dr. Annette Burns Porter, LCPC

Dr. Annette Burns Porter is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Maryland with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who want practical help for stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and other life transitions. Her style is collaborative and direct. She treats people who want clearer communication and steadier emotional responses.

She emphasizes working together so the client's goals guide each step. Sessions focus on developing skills that reduce reactivity, improve coping, and repair strained relationships. Treatment can include talking through difficult memories, practicing new ways to respond, and building routines that support better mood and behavior.

Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan and with culturally diverse communities. She draws on several approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single method. This includes strategies that help manage strong emotions and cravings, and approaches that target negative thinking patterns.

Dr. Porter completed 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 credential is LCPC in Maryland.

People coming for anger-related concerns can expect straightforward skills practice, attention to relationships that feed anger, and steps to manage urges to snap or withdraw. She helps people set small, realistic goals and track progress between sessions.

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