Christine Nusser, LCSW

Christine Nusser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee who brings 30 years of clinical experience to her private practice. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Lipscomb University, an MSSW which is a master’s degree 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 education and long tenure in practice inform a steady, experienced approach to assessment and treatment.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem and body image struggles, eating concerns, anger, and obsessive-compulsive presentations. Her background also includes work with chronic mental illness, dual diagnoses, substance use issues, phobias, and situational crises. Services are designed to meet each person’s individual needs and preferences, and she draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques to tailor care.

Christine emphasizes helping clients reduce symptoms, maintain stability, pursue personal growth, and increase self-actualization through quality, supportive, and affordable therapy. Feedback from clients has been consistently very positive, and many referrals to her practice come from former clients who value the work they accomplished together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christine Nusser uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT often supports people managing anxiety, depression, and ongoing life stress by focusing on what matters most rather than on eliminating discomfort.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical, skill-based work. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, phobias, and obsessive patterns where learning new ways of thinking and coping can reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or blends methods that fit the client’s situation. She treats the selection of techniques as flexible and adaptable rather than fixed.

Online therapy with Christine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit therapy into everyday life. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are, offering scheduling flexibility and consistent support across different formats.