About Southern Therapy and 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 and Counseling is the home of her counseling work online.
At Southern Therapy and Counseling, 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 Provisionally 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 Southern Therapy and Counseling 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. As a PLPC, Nicole practices under clinical supervision, and her site placement is Magnolia Family Counseling. When you schedule, a card is held on file but not charged until your session.
What to Expect
- Simple pricing at Southern Therapy and Counseling: $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.
The Southern Therapy and Counseling Approach
Southern Therapy and Counseling was created to make quality counseling easier to reach for people across New Orleans and Louisiana. The focus is simple: evidence-based care such as CBT, mindfulness-based therapy and interpersonal therapy, delivered with warmth and respect. Whether you are a college student facing a big change, a parent juggling stress, or an adult managing anxiety, ADHD or grief, Southern Therapy and Counseling offers a steady place to start.
Why Clients Choose Nicole Freire
Choosing a therapist is personal. Here is what clients can count on when they work with Nicole at Southern Therapy and Counseling Freire.
