Dr. Annette Burns Porter , MD, LCPC

Dr. Annette Burns Porter meets people where they are and focuses on practical change. She listens first and works together with each person to clarify what matters most to them. Her style is collaborative and direct, aimed at improving relationships and helping people reach goals that feel meaningful.

Her work covers common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and trauma. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, eating issues, bipolar mood swings, and challenges tied to life transitions. Women's issues are among the areas she pays attention to in her practice.

Dr. Porter brings 21 years of clinical experience from inpatient and outpatient settings. Her training includes an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, which she combines with years of hands-on work with diverse clients. She has supported people across many stages of life, from young adults to older adults.

In sessions she uses well-known approaches like cognitive behavioral exercises, acceptance-based work, and mindfulness skills. She adapts methods to each person's needs and priorities, keeping conversations concrete and focused on what to try next. Treatment is a team effort with clear steps and measurable goals.

Practical matters such as coping skills, communication strategies, and relapse prevention are typical topics. She emphasizes tools that can be used between sessions, including grounding techniques, behavior changes, and values-based action. The aim is steady progress over time, not quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than getting stuck in difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then teaches practical steps to change patterns. It often helps with anxiety, mood disorders, and coping skills by giving concrete tools to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build present-moment awareness, which supports stress management and trauma recovery.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then suggest approaches or a blend that fits. Clients and the therapist check progress together and adjust methods as needed so work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflection, or support between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent while juggling schedules and responsibilities.