Christine Nusser , LCSW

Christine Nusser is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Tennessee who brings three decades of experience to her private practice. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Lipscomb University, an MSSW in clinical social work from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, and an MBA with a finance focus from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides clinical mental health services - she has worked extensively with a wide range of presentations across the lifespan.

Over the course of more than 30 years, Christine has supported people facing chronic mental illnesses, mood disorders, situational challenges, dual diagnoses, substance use concerns, life crises, obsessive-compulsive patterns, unresolved grief, anxiety disorders, and phobias. Her services are tailored to each person s needs and preferences, and she is trained in a broad array of therapeutic techniques, applying specific methods when requested by clients.

The practice focuses on helping individuals reduce symptoms, maintain stability, pursue personal growth, and increase self-actualization through quality, supportive, and affordable therapy. Christine s specialties include stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, eating and body image concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, and many related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Feedback from clients has been consistently positive, and a majority of referrals to the practice come from former clients, reflecting long-standing professional relationships and client satisfaction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and to build flexible, value-driven action in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with meaningful living.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships and attachment patterns shape present-day connections and emotional responses. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, abandonment issues, and attachment challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by using practical strategies and skill-building. It is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, obsessive patterns, and other mood-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Christine Nusser will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and to access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship.