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Christine Nusser, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

ABOUT ME

Greetings:
My name is Christine Nusser. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Tennessee. I have an undergraduate degree from Lipscomb University (psychology major), an MSSW degree (clinical social work major) from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, and an MBA (finance major) from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I have been in practice for over 30 years.

I am a seasoned therapist experienced in the provision of services for those with chronic mental illnesses, mood disorders, situational disorders, dual diagnoses, substance abuse, life crises, obsessive compulsive disorders, unresolved grief, anxiety disorders, and phobias etc. Services provided are designed to address each individual’s needs and preferences. I am trained and experienced in the use of an array of techniques and will use a specific technique upon request.

The mission of my practice is to enable individuals to work towards achieving their goals including the lessening of or relief of symptoms, maintaining stability, achieving personal growth, and increasing self-actualization through the provision of quality, supportive, and affordable therapy.

Feedback from clients has been consistently very positive. In fact, the majority of the referrals to the practice come from former clients.

SPECIALTIES
• Stress, Anxiety
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD

Also experienced in:
Addictions, LGBT, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, phobias, personality disorders, dual diagnosis

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Gestalt. Psychodynamic Therapy

Years of Experience: 30 years

LANGUAGES
English

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

TN LCSW 284

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christine Nusser. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Highly recommend for anyone seeking compassionate guidance through challenging times.

Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Very welcoming and easy to talk to. I’ve just recently started speaking with her and I would highly recommend her

Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Christine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Her approach and presentation are right on target with my way of receiving. Her experience is very diverse which is helpful in understanding the multiple levels of dysfunction going on in my world

Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Christine is an excellent therapist with years of experience and wisdom.

Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is a wonderful therapist!

Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Christine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Christine is the best thing that has ever happened to me. A therapeutic power house.

Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Christine for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd