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Karen Porter

LCPC · Maryland · Online sessions

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About Karen Porter

I am licensed in Maryland with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression and living your best life no matter your age. As a team, we can work together to improve your life and get you on the right track to success. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Lets get started!!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Karen Porter is serving from:

Maryland

Years in practice

35 years

NPI number

  • 1427645589

License Details

MD LCPC LC12260

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