Dr. Annette Burns Porter , MD, LCPC

Background

Dr. Annette Burns Porter, MD, based in Maryland.

Annette is a graduate of a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University, a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Virginia, and a B.A. in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland at College Park.

Specialties

Annette's practice areas include stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Annette works with anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, family conflict, and relational issues.

Methods

Annette's practice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Annette uses an Integrative therapeutic approach.

Style and philosophy

Annette describes herself as very collaborative in her work.

Annette describes her belief that the client is the expert when it comes to his/her own life experiences.

Annette aims to help them develop more satisfying interpersonal relationships.