New Orleans East covers a large part of the city, with quiet subdivisions, lakefront views and families who have built their lives here over decades. It also has fewer nearby health and counseling offices than other parts of town, which can make finding support harder than it should be. If you are looking for a therapist in New Orleans East, Nicole Freire, MA, PLPC offers counseling for individuals, couples, families, children and teens at one flat rate of $100 per session. Sessions are available online for anyone in Louisiana and in person in Metairie.
This page explains how Nicole works with people in New Orleans East, what kinds of concerns she helps with, what sessions cost and how to get started.
A Therapist in New Orleans East for Individuals, Couples and Families
Choosing a therapist in New Orleans East should not mean choosing a different office for every member of your household. Nicole provides four kinds of counseling, so the same person can support you as your needs change.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions give you a private place to talk through anxiety, low mood, grief, stress or a difficult decision. You set the goals, and Nicole helps you understand what is happening and build practical skills to manage it. Learn more about individual therapy.
Couples Therapy
Couples in New Orleans East come to counseling for communication problems, recurring arguments, broken trust, or simply feeling more like roommates than partners. Nicole stays neutral, slows the conversation down and helps each of you feel heard. Learn more about couples therapy.
Family Therapy
When one person in a family is struggling, everyone feels it. Family sessions bring parents, children and other relatives together to improve communication, ease conflict and get through changes such as divorce, blended households or loss. Learn more about family therapy.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Children and teens often show distress through behavior, falling grades or withdrawal. Nicole helps young people name what they feel and learn age-appropriate ways to cope, and she gives parents clear guidance for supporting them at home. Learn more about child and adolescent counseling.
Life in New Orleans East: What Brings People to Counseling
Residents of New Orleans East often spend a lot of time on the road, commuting across the Industrial Canal for work, school and appointments. Long drives and full schedules leave little energy at the end of the day. Many households are raising children while caring for older relatives, and parents worry about school, safety and opportunity for their kids. The area was hit hard by past storms, and the work of rebuilding left lasting stress for some families. Because counseling offices are scarce nearby, people sometimes go without help for years. Online sessions change that, bringing a counselor to your living room without another long drive.
You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to talk with a therapist in New Orleans East. If something has been weighing on you for more than a couple of weeks, or it is starting to affect your work, sleep or relationships, that is reason enough.
What Counseling Can Help With
- Anxiety and stress: constant worry, tension and trouble switching off. See stress management therapy.
- Depression: low mood, loss of interest and exhaustion. See depression counseling.
- Trauma: the lasting effects of frightening or painful experiences. See trauma counseling.
- Anger: reactions that feel bigger than the moment. See anger management counseling.
- Relationship and family conflict: communication breakdowns, separation, co-parenting and blended-family adjustments.
- Life transitions: a new job, a move, becoming a parent, retirement or grief.
For a plain-language explanation of how talk therapy works, see the American Psychological Association overview of psychotherapy.
Online Sessions From New Orleans East, In Person in Metairie
For New Orleans East, telehealth is usually the most practical choice, since it removes the commute entirely. In-person sessions are available in Metairie for those willing to make the drive across town on I-10.
Online sessions take place over a secure video platform and last 50 minutes, the same as an office visit. You need to be located in Louisiana at the time of your session. The practice address is 1110 Erato Street, Ste 2, New Orleans, LA 70130. Whichever format you choose, what you share is private; you can read more about confidentiality in therapy.
About Nicole Freire, MA, PLPC
Nicole is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), a license issued by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and practices under clinical supervision through Magnolia Family Counseling. Her approach is humanistic and person-centered, which means you are treated as the expert on your own life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice new responses. You can read more about Nicole.
$100 Sessions and Simple Scheduling
Every session is $100, whether it is for an individual, a couple or a family, online or in person. Southern Therapy does not bill insurance directly; if your plan includes out-of-network coverage, see out-of-network therapy benefits. Appointments are available Monday and Wednesday from 9AM to 6PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday from 10AM to 2PM. Full details are on the fees page.
How to Start With a Therapist in New Orleans East
- Reach out. Call or text 504-321-3499 or book online.
- Have a free consultation. Describe what is going on, ask questions and see whether Nicole feels like a good fit.
- Schedule your first session. Choose online or in person and a time that suits you.
- Set goals together. You and Nicole agree on what you want to be different and how you will work toward it.
Questions From New Orleans East Residents
I do not want to drive across the city every week. Is online therapy a full option?
Yes. Most of Nicole’s clients meet entirely online. All you need is a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, an internet connection and a private place to talk.
How much does a therapist in New Orleans East cost?
Rates vary from practice to practice. With Nicole, every 50-minute session is $100.
How long will I be in counseling?
It depends on your goals. Some people come for a few months with a specific concern, and others stay longer. See how long therapy takes.
Is there an office in New Orleans East?
Nicole does not see clients at a location in New Orleans East itself. Residents meet with her online, or in person in Metairie.
Nicole also works with residents of Uptown, Garden District, Mid-City, Gentilly, Lakeview, Warehouse District and Metairie.
Southern Therapy is not a crisis service. In an emergency call 911, or call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
If you have been searching for a therapist in New Orleans East, Nicole would be glad to hear from you. Book your free consultation today.