I work with adults 18 and older, both individuals and couples. My clients are often navigating anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship challenges, and are looking for a thoughtful, collaborative space to feel more grounded in themselves and their relationships.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. Early on, we’ll focus on understanding what brought you in and what you’re hoping for, and I’ll work to understand not just the challenges you’re facing but the strengths and history you bring. From there, we’ll blend practical, skills-based work with deeper exploration of the patterns underneath — so you leave with both tools you can use and a clearer understanding of yourself. My goal is for therapy to feel like a space where you feel understood, challenged when helpful, and supported throughout.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, tailored to what each client needs. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety. My work with couples is informed by the Gottman Method. Depending on your goals, I integrate these approaches to help you build practical skills while also understanding the deeper patterns underneath them.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (including relationship OCD), perfectionism and burnout, and relational distress. I also work with individuals and couples through life and career transitions and relationship conflict. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, high-functioning, and hard on themselves — and are looking for a space to feel more at ease, both within themselves and in their relationships.
Getting started is simple. You can reach out by email at therapy@nicoletrister.com, and we’ll set up a brief consultation to talk about what’s bringing you in and whether we’re a good fit. If it feels right, we’ll schedule a first session and go from there.
Yes. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation so we can connect, talk through what you’re looking for, and see whether my approach is a good match for your needs. It’s a low-pressure way to get a feel for working together before scheduling a first session.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions, so you can choose what works best for your schedule and comfort. In-person sessions are held in New York City at 276 5th Avenue. Virtual sessions are available for clients located in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
I’m licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and can work with clients located in any of these three states.
My fee is $375 for a 45-minute session. Longer sessions are prorated at that same rate — for example, a 60-minute session is $500. I’m an out-of-network provider and can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible partial reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits.
I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I’m happy to provide a monthly superbill — a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance company for possible partial reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits. I’d encourage you to check with your plan about your out-of-network coverage for mental health services.
I ask for 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a virtual appointment, and 48 hours’ notice for in-office appointments. Appointments canceled outside of these windows are charged the full session fee. This policy allows me to hold your time reliably and offer availability to others when possible.
Reach out directly at therapy@nicoletrister.com — inquiries are read and answered personally, in confidence.