On being seen

You've perfected how the world sees you.

This is where the rest gets the same attention. Anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and couples — held privately, held to your standard.
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276 Fifth Avenue, New York
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i. · The Practice

A life that looks, from the outside, like it's working.

That’s often the problem. The same precision that built the career, the image, the relationship tends to run quietly underneath it — with nowhere to set it down.
Here, there is.
ii. · What I Treat

Clinical work, held to a private standard.

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Anxiety

CBT · ACT
Anxiety that hides behind competence — the kind that reads as drive until it stops letting you sleep.
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Perfectionism & Burnout

Sustainable performance
The engine that built the career is often the one running you into the ground.
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Individual Therapy

DBT · CBT

Honest, reflective work for people carrying more than they let show.

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Couples

Gottman Method
A structured, evidence-based approach for two people whose lives are anything but private.
iii. · Who I Work With

For people whose lives are only surface-deep from the outside.

The people I work with need discretion and live visible, high-profile lives — performers, comedians, athletes, founders, public figures — navigating private worries about perception, privacy, relationships, and consequential decisions. Having it together doesn’t separate you from needing help. Sometimes it just makes it harder to ask.

v. · About

I know this from the inside.

I’m Nicole Trister, a licensed psychotherapist in New York. My work is grounded in research — DBT, CBT, and the Gottman Method — and in a willingness to hold up a mirror. From competitive gymnast to runner, I’ve learned that having it together doesn’t mean not needing help.
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vi. · How It Works

Care shaped around your circumstances.

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Discretion first

Care shaped around the privacy your life requires. What is said here stays here.
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On your schedule

Sessions arranged around your life — in person at Fifth Avenue, or wherever discretion requires.
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A considered fit

We begin with a private consultation, to be sure the fit is right in both directions.
In Their Words

What clients are saying on Google

5.0 ★★★★★ Based on Google reviews
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“Nicole is one of the kindest, most compassionate people I know. She has such a warm, thoughtful approach and makes people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Her empathy and genuine care for others are evident in everything she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who creates a safe and welcoming space!!”

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“I know Nicole to be incredibly and naturally compassionate. Her clients feel a strong sense of warmth and comfort upon first meeting with her. She is extremely knowledgeable in her specialized fields, which blends perfectly with her strong work ethic and passion for helping others. I highly recommend working with her!”

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G. E.
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“I've had the pleasure of getting to know Nicole and have been consistently impressed by both her clinical expertise and the genuine care she brings to her work. She has a warm, grounded presence that helps people feel at ease, while also creating space for meaningful growth and lasting change.”

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M. L.
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“I've been to different therapists before and haven't found the time very valuable. My experience with Nicole has been very different to say the least. I learn a lot from our conversations, and I highly recommend!”

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G. B.
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“Nicole is a very passionate and empathetic clinician. She works closely with you to create goals and is with you every step of the way through life's challenges. Nicole is very personable as well, which makes the development of trust so effortless.”

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“Nicole is a very compassionate person. She is a good listener and is always professional. Anyone would be lucky to have Nicole as a therapist.”

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L. D.
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“I have known Nicole for about 2 years. Conversations are always easy and insightful. She is very professional and has always been very helpful to me. Great communicator!”

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M. L.
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“Finding Nicole was one of the best decisions I've made. The atmosphere she creates is calming and her level of care is outstanding.”

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If this is the care you've been unable to find, let's talk.

Consultations are held privately and by inquiry.