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Terms of Use
Not a Substitute for Emergency Care
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or mental health advice. It is not a substitute for professional evaluation or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Use of this website, including submitting the contact form, does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapist-client relationship begins only after a formal intake process has been completed.
Website Content
All content on this website, including text, images, and design, is the property of Nicole Trister, LCSW, unless otherwise noted, and may not be reproduced without permission.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or these Terms of Use, please contact me at therapy@nicoletrister.com.
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
When you use the contact form on this website, I collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message you choose to share. I do not request or store sensitive health information through this website’s contact form.
Cookies & Analytics
This website uses cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the user experience. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, or opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Services
This website links to SimplePractice for scheduling consultations and appointments. Any information you provide directly through SimplePractice is governed by SimplePractice’s own privacy policy, not this one. I encourage you to review their policy before booking.
How I Use Your Information
Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry. I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Please do not include sensitive health information in the contact form — this can be discussed directly during a consultation call.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Rights
You may request that I delete any information you’ve submitted through this website by contacting me at therapy@nicoletrister.com.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
Notice of Privacy Practices
This Notice Describes How Medical Information About You May Be Used and Disclosed and How You Can Get Access to This Information. Please Review It Carefully.
Our Legal Duty
Nicole Trister, LCSW, PLLC is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information and to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Protected health information refers to information about you that may identify you and relates to your physical or mental health condition, the provision of healthcare services to you, or payment for those services.
We are required to follow the terms of this notice and to notify you if a breach of your unsecured protected health information occurs.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your mental health treatment and related services.
Payment
We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment for services provided to you.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information for administrative, operational, and quality improvement purposes necessary to run the practice.
As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.
Public Safety and Legal Obligations
We may disclose information when necessary to prevent serious harm to you or others, in cases of suspected abuse or neglect, or in response to a valid court order or subpoena.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
Request access to your medical records
Request corrections to your health information
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Request confidential communications
Receive a paper or electronic copy of this notice
Requests must be submitted in writing. We may deny certain requests as permitted by law.
Confidentiality and Its Limits
Confidentiality is a core component of therapy. There are legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, including but not limited to:
Risk of harm to yourself or others
Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult
Court orders or other legal requirements
These disclosures are made only as required by law.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Nicole Trister, LCSW, PLLC or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Nicole Trister, LCSW, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of New York
Email: therapy@nicoletrister.com
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change the terms of this notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all protected health information we maintain. Updated notices will be available on our website.
Accessibility Statement
Nicole Trister, LCSW, PLLC is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. I am continually working to improve the experience for all visitors and to apply relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Some content may not yet fully meet this standard, and I am working to identify and address any areas that fall short.
Feedback
If you experience any difficulty accessing information on this website, or if you need any material provided in an alternative format, please reach out. Your feedback helps me make improvements.
- Phone: (917) 426-3657
- Contact form: https://nicoletrister.
com/contact/ - Mailing address: 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 605, New York, NY 10001
I aim to respond to accessibility-related requests within a few business days.
Technical information
This website is built on WordPress and is designed to be compatible with recent versions of major web browsers and with assistive technologies such as screen readers.
Assessment
This statement reflects a self-assessment of the website’s accessibility. It was created on September 15, 2026, and will be reviewed and updated periodically.
Good Faith Estimate
Under the federal No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs for therapy services before your first session, if you are uninsured or choose not to use insurance to pay for care.
Estimated Cost of Services
As a general reference, current session fees are:
- Individual or couples therapy (45 minutes): $375
- Individual or couples therapy (60 minutes): $500
Your actual course of treatment — including the expected number of sessions and total estimated cost — will vary based on your individual needs. A personalized, written Good Faith Estimate will be provided before your first session, or sooner upon request, and will be kept as part of your clinical record.
Your Rights Under the No Surprises Act
This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created, and does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment.
If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.
Throughout your treatment, the provider may recommend additional items or services as part of your treatment that are not reflected in this estimate. These would need to be scheduled separately with your consent and the understanding that any additional service costs are in addition to the Good Faith Estimate. If your needs change during treatment, your provider should supply a new, updated Good Faith Estimate to reflect the changes to treatment, and the accompanying cost changes.
You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.
The Good Faith Estimate is not a contract between provider and client and does not obligate or require the client to obtain any of the listed services from the provider.
You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.
To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS at (800) 985-3059.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.
Keep a copy of this Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures of it. You may need it if you are billed a higher amount.
Questions?
Contact therapy@nicoletrister.com to request your personalized Good Faith Estimate or with any questions about your right to one.