Marie Romero Foster, MS, LPC-S
Marie Romero Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana. She specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, panic disorder, chronic pain, and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in children ages 10 and older, adolescents, and adults. She also works with individuals and families navigating ADHD, behavioral concerns, parenting challenges, life transitions, grief, and other emotional and relational difficulties.
Marie utilizes evidence based therapies including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parent coaching, and trauma informed approaches. She has completed advanced training in OCD treatment through the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and earned certification in Exposure and Response Prevention through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute in Pittsburgh. She has also completed specialized training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and incorporates mind body and somatic approaches in her work with individuals experiencing chronic pain and other neuroplastic symptoms.
Marie earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is also a Certified School Counselor and has spent over ten years supporting the social, emotional, and academic well being of children, adolescents, and families in both public and private school settings.
While Marie is highly trained in structured, evidence based treatment approaches, clients often describe her as warm, flexible, practical, and relatable. She believes that lasting change happens when effective treatment is paired with a strong therapeutic relationship. Her goal is to help clients develop the skills and confidence needed to face difficult thoughts, emotions, and life circumstances while moving toward the life they want to live.
"I am privileged to do this work every day. My clients are some of the bravest and most resilient people I know. It is an honor to walk alongside them as they learn to face challenges, take risks, and discover strengths they did not know they had."
Marie utilizes evidence based therapies including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parent coaching, and trauma informed approaches. She has completed advanced training in OCD treatment through the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and earned certification in Exposure and Response Prevention through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute in Pittsburgh. She has also completed specialized training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and incorporates mind body and somatic approaches in her work with individuals experiencing chronic pain and other neuroplastic symptoms.
Marie earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is also a Certified School Counselor and has spent over ten years supporting the social, emotional, and academic well being of children, adolescents, and families in both public and private school settings.
While Marie is highly trained in structured, evidence based treatment approaches, clients often describe her as warm, flexible, practical, and relatable. She believes that lasting change happens when effective treatment is paired with a strong therapeutic relationship. Her goal is to help clients develop the skills and confidence needed to face difficult thoughts, emotions, and life circumstances while moving toward the life they want to live.
"I am privileged to do this work every day. My clients are some of the bravest and most resilient people I know. It is an honor to walk alongside them as they learn to face challenges, take risks, and discover strengths they did not know they had."