Christine Nusser , LCSW

Christine Nusser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who maintains a private practice in Tennessee and brings 30 years of clinical experience to her work. She completed an undergraduate degree in psychology at Lipscomb University, earned a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) with a clinical focus from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, and holds an MBA in finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license to provide clinical social work services.

Over her career she has supported people facing chronic mental illnesses, mood disorders, dual diagnoses, substance use concerns, situational crises, obsessive-compulsive conditions, unresolved grief, anxiety disorders, and phobias. Her practice also addresses stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image concerns, depression, anger, bipolar disorder, and eating-related matters. Services are tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences, and she is trained in a wide array of therapeutic techniques, applying specific methods when requested.

The mission of her practice is to help clients reduce symptoms, maintain stability, pursue personal growth, and increase self-actualization through quality, supportive, and affordable therapy. Client feedback has been consistently very positive, and many referrals to the practice come from former clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on the values and actions that create a meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that keep someone from moving forward.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics. This approach can be useful for intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, attachment difficulties, and relationship challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is frequently applied to anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, and problems with emotion regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Christine Nusser works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.

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