Spencer Porter
Compassionate therapy for insight, resilience, and change Respectful active listening Resilient coping strategies Support through life changes
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About
Spencer Porter, MD, LCSW-C is a Maryland-based licensed psychotherapist with decades of experience supporting people as they move through the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of everyday life. His work is shaped by an early apprenticeship with a Chinese acupuncturist, which helped him appreciate the healing potential of slowing down and making room for a person’s subjective experience - whether that means finding language for symptoms or sitting together patiently as wordless pain begins to take shape.
In therapy, he approaches problems of living as meaningful signals that can also contain the beginnings of resolution. He views people as fundamentally resourceful, and psychotherapy as a process that can awaken natural instincts for health and healing, creativity, intimacy, work, and community. By paying attention to what feels missing and what feels present in daily life, clients can begin to access greater clarity and steadiness of mind, while also noticing how past experiences may be constricting the present and draining energy needed for change.
Spencer Porter emphasizes compassionate, respectful, attuned, and courageous interactions as the foundation for engaging tender, frightened, angry, grieving, or despondent parts of the self. He also recognizes how racial, gendered, spiritual, developmental, and generational influences can shape identity and suffering. His practice is grounded in respect, active listening, and a commitment to helping clients explore feelings, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful goals with confidence and hope.
In therapy, he approaches problems of living as meaningful signals that can also contain the beginnings of resolution. He views people as fundamentally resourceful, and psychotherapy as a process that can awaken natural instincts for health and healing, creativity, intimacy, work, and community. By paying attention to what feels missing and what feels present in daily life, clients can begin to access greater clarity and steadiness of mind, while also noticing how past experiences may be constricting the present and draining energy needed for change.
Spencer Porter emphasizes compassionate, respectful, attuned, and courageous interactions as the foundation for engaging tender, frightened, angry, grieving, or despondent parts of the self. He also recognizes how racial, gendered, spiritual, developmental, and generational influences can shape identity and suffering. His practice is grounded in respect, active listening, and a commitment to helping clients explore feelings, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful goals with confidence and hope.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 05172
- NPI Number: 1477675908
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland)
Thoughtful, Evidence-Based Support - Now in an Online Format
Spencer Porter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and brings a steady focus on careful attention to what is present and what may be missing in day-to-day life. In practice, this often means slowing the pace enough to notice patterns that keep stress, anxiety, grief, or low mood stuck, and then building practical ways to respond differently over time.He also emphasizes active listening and respectful, attuned conversation, creating space for feelings that may be tender, frightening, angry, grieving, or despondent. This kind of work can help people put words to experiences that have felt hard to name, and support healthier coping during relationship strain or major life changes. Along the way, he remains mindful of how racial, gendered, spiritual, developmental, and generational influences can shape a person’s inner life and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Spencer Porter works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose a direction that fits their needs.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that matches real schedules and energy levels. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility while keeping care consistent.
How much experience does Spencer Porter have?
Spencer Porter has 40 years of experience.
Is Spencer Porter a licensed therapist?
Yes. Spencer Porter holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C and is licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland (MD LCSW-C 05172).
In which languages does Spencer Porter provide therapy?
Spencer Porter provides therapy in English.
Where is Spencer Porter located?
Spencer Porter is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Spencer Porter as my therapist?
You can work with Spencer Porter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Spencer Porter work with international clients?
No. Spencer Porter does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Spencer Porter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.