WHO WE ARE

About Nicole Freire and Magnolia Family Counseling

Nicole Freire, MA, PLPC, is a therapist serving New Orleans and clients across Louisiana. Nicole Freire works with individuals, couples, teens and families who want practical, compassionate support with the stresses and transitions of everyday life. She practices in collaboration with Magnolia Family Counseling, and Southern Therapy is the home of her counseling work online.

Every person, couple and family is different, so therapy with Nicole starts by listening. Sessions are 50 minutes, cost $100, and are available by secure telehealth or in person. A free consultation is offered so you can ask questions and decide whether working together feels like the right fit.

Meet Nicole Freire, MA, PLPC

Nicole Freire is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Louisiana. Her work is rooted in emotional literacy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): helping clients name what they feel, understand the patterns behind it, and build skills they can use between sessions.

Clients come to Nicole for help with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, anger and life transitions. Couples work with her to rebuild trust and communicate more clearly. Families and co-parents come for support with conflict, parenting, reunification and the challenges children and teens face at home and at school.

Working With Magnolia Family Counseling

Nicole Freire sees clients through Magnolia Family Counseling, a counseling practice serving the Greater New Orleans area. Appointments with Nicole are booked through Magnolia Family Counseling’s online scheduling, which is why the booking buttons on this site take you there. When you schedule, a card is held on file but not charged until your session.

What to Expect

  • Simple pricing: $100 per 50-minute session for individual, couples and family therapy.
  • Flexible format: online therapy anywhere in Louisiana, or in-person sessions by request.
  • A clear first step: a free consultation by phone or text at 504-321-3499.
  • Evidence-based care: CBT, skills from DBT, mindfulness and family-systems approaches matched to your goals.

Learn more on Nicole Freire’s bio page, review fees, or browse the full list of therapy services.

Why Clients Choose Nicole Freire

Choosing a therapist is personal. Here is what clients can count on when they work with Nicole Freire.

01
Personal, Consistent Care
You work with the same therapist every session. Nicole takes time to understand your story, your goals and the pace that feels right for you.
02
Confidential and Professional
Sessions follow the ethical and legal confidentiality standards that govern counseling in Louisiana, whether you meet online or in person.
03
Affordable and Easy to Start
Sessions are $100 with no surprises. Call or text 504-321-3499 or book online for a free consultation.

Our Approaches

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving relationships. Nicole draws on DBT skills with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by strong feelings.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you notice unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ones. It is a core part of how Nicole Freire treats anxiety, depression and stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most to you.

Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Mindfulness skills help you stay grounded in the present, reduce rumination and respond to stress more calmly.

Trauma-Based Therapy

Trauma-informed therapy moves at your pace, building safety and coping skills before working through painful experiences.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotion-focused work helps individuals and couples understand the emotions underneath conflict and build more secure connection.