
My name is Oriel Romano (she/her), and I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor serving the Greater New Orleans area. I graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University New Orleans.
My clinical work is rooted in anti-racism and informed by Relational-Cultural Theory. I utilize a variety of trauma informed techniques and approaches to meet my clients’ needs. Together, we will collaborate in identifying both individual and systemic elements that have impacted your well being and unlock your full potential by uncovering the strengths, courage, and solutions that are already inside of you. I believe healing happens when we are able to deeply connect to ourselves and others.
I have worked with adolescents, transition-age youth (ages 16–25), and adults struggling with general life stressors, life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship & attachment issues, self esteem/self worth, personal and/or professional identity, racial and/or cultural identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have supported clients with exceptionalities and/or those who identify as neurodivergent. I enjoy working with first time clients who are new to therapy and/or have never been in therapy before.
career
Oriel Romano LLC | Owner | 2021 to Present
Raising Consciousness Consulting LLC | Founder | 2023 to Present
Loyola University New Orleans | Co-facilitator for racial identity process group | 2020-2024
Education & Certifications
Loyola University New Orleans | Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Fredonia State University | Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | Louisiana, 2021 (License #: 7927)
National Certified Counselor (NCC) | 2019
awards
Loyola, Ignatian Award Recipient | 2019
Loyola, Social Justice and Advocacy in Counseling Award Recipient | 2019
Chi Sigma Iota-Alpha Phi Chapter Award for outstanding scholarship and service | 2019
Louisiana Counseling Association, LCA Graduate Student Award Recipient | 2018
National Board of Certified Counselors, Minority Fellowship Program-Youth, Master’s Mental Health Fellow Recipient | 2018
Chi Sigma Iota, CSI Excellence in Counseling Research Grant Recipient | 2018