Christine Nusser, LCSW
Experienced Tennessee LCSW specializing in mood and trauma
- 30 years experience
- Video and phone sessions
- Evidence based approaches
About Christine Nusser
Christine Nusser is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Tennessee who brings three decades of experience to her private practice. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential that authorizes clinical social work practice - she combines a strong academic foundation with practical experience, holding 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 work spans a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, and obsessive compulsive tendencies. She also has extensive experience with chronic mental illness, dual diagnosis, substance-related challenges, situational crises, phobias, and unresolved grief. Services are tailored to each person’s needs and preferences, with interventions selected from an array of evidence-informed techniques when appropriate.
Nusser emphasizes helping clients reduce symptoms, maintain stability, and pursue personal growth and self-actualization through thoughtful, supportive, and affordable care. She addresses a variety of related topics including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, blended family dynamics, and communication or control issues. Feedback from clients has been consistently very positive, and many referrals come from former clients who value the continuity of care and practical guidance her practice provides.
Her work spans a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, and obsessive compulsive tendencies. She also has extensive experience with chronic mental illness, dual diagnosis, substance-related challenges, situational crises, phobias, and unresolved grief. Services are tailored to each person’s needs and preferences, with interventions selected from an array of evidence-informed techniques when appropriate.
Nusser emphasizes helping clients reduce symptoms, maintain stability, and pursue personal growth and self-actualization through thoughtful, supportive, and affordable care. She addresses a variety of related topics including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, blended family dynamics, and communication or control issues. Feedback from clients has been consistently very positive, and many referrals come from former clients who value the continuity of care and practical guidance her practice provides.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Nusser have?
Christine Nusser has 30 years of experience.
Is Christine Nusser a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Tennessee as TN LCSW 284.
In which languages does Christine Nusser provide therapy?
Christine Nusser provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Nusser located?
She practices in Tennessee.
How can I work with Christine Nusser as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Nusser through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Nusser work with international clients?
Christine Nusser does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Nusser cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Christine Nusser integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult feelings without getting stuck in them, and commit to actions that align with what matters most - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early connections and helps address relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and issues rooted in abandonment or attachment injuries. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own capacity for insight and growth, useful for self-esteem, grief, and life adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she will recommend or adapt methods to best fit the client’s situation. This shared decision making helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or mobility needs, and they extend access to licensed professionals and therapists for people across different locations within Tennessee.