Christine Nusser , LCSW

Christine Nusser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with three decades of experience helping people navigate mood disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, and a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. 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 in finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her clinical background includes work with chronic mental illness, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, substance use, phobias, unresolved grief, and dual diagnoses, and she tailors care to each person’s unique needs and preferences.

Trained in a variety of therapeutic models, Christine uses evidence-informed techniques and will work with clients to select approaches that match their goals. Her practice emphasizes symptom reduction, stability, personal growth, and increased self-actualization through supportive and accessible therapy. She offers services that address stress, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, career difficulties, and many relational and developmental challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.

Christine’s practice prioritizes practical, individualized treatment planning, and many referrals come from former clients, reflecting consistently positive feedback. She provides care in English and is accepting new clients in Tennessee.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and people coping with ongoing life challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection; this approach can assist with intimacy concerns, abandonment and attachment issues, and relationship repair. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients discover their own solutions, supporting self-esteem, grief work, and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify techniques that best match individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine methods or adjust direction as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from a licensed therapist without needing to travel.