Laura Foster PhD

Dr. Foster is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in OCD and anxiety-related disorders. She works with adults and adolescents. Dr. Foster provides exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, supported by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies and self-compassion skills. Dr. Foster has completed specialized training in ERP through the IOCDF BTTI. Approximately 50% of Dr. Foster’s practice serves individuals with OCD and related disorders. The remainder of her practice focuses on trauma and anxiety.

Health Psych Maine accepts most insurance.

Dr. Foster treats other OCD-related disorders, including body dysmorphic disorder, health anxiety, tics, and body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair-pulling and skin-picking. Dr. Foster also specializes in the treatment of trauma and provides Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. She has experience treating individuals with co-occurring OCD and PTSD. She also provides therapy for social anxiety, worry, and panic. She is certified in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) by the Tourette Association of America.

Dr. Foster received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maine. Her training focused on evidence-based treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has completed additional training through the IOCDF, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and the Tourette Association of America (TAA).

Dr. Foster facilitates an OCD Treatment Group. This group helps members learn ERP and ACT skills alongside a welcoming and supportive community. Each meeting focuses on a skill and discussion of a topic relevant to OCD, followed by ERP goal planning. Groups can be attended in-person or virtually online. Open to Maine residents ages 18+. Must have an individual therapist. Insurance is accepted. Please contact Health Psych Maine to join the waitlist.