Online in New York
(Online Only)
I help people who are feeling stuck, anxious, or unhappy in their lives or close relationships become happier and more fulfilled. Many clients I see are navigating relationship difficulties, life transitions, or a sense that something important isn't quite aligned, even though their lives may "look good on paper." I place particular emphasis on relationship patterns: recurring conflicts, intimacy struggles, attachment patterns, and the push/pull between independence and connection. I also work with individuals facing major transitions such as breakups, career dissatisfaction, relocation, or questions of identity and purpose.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Education & Credentials
Christina Nolan Tanner LCSW
- Female
- License # 079931
- Licensed in New York
- Practicing Since 2008
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to getting support, so I reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots for those who are able to demonstrate financial need. I’m happy to discuss options to make therapy accessible.
- Accepts Insurance
- I accept most CIGNA/Evernorth, United, Oxford, Optum, and BCBS commercial plans.
Christina Nolan Tanner Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of New York
- Online Therapy Details: I offer online therapy through SimplePractice, a secure, HIPAA compliant platform. You will receive a link to login the morning of our session.
I work online with clients in NYC and throughout New York State. Prior to moving my practice online in 2020, I had a full time in person private practice in Manhattan. I have been working in private practice with clients coping with anxiety, depression, and past trauma for several years. My primary approach is psychodynamic and relational, meaning we look not only at what's happening now, but at the deeper patterns shaping how you relate to others, to work, and to yourself. Together, we explore how past experiences continue to influence present choices, emotional reactions and relationship dynamics that may be outside of conscious awareness.
I also have training in cognitive behavioral therapy. motivational interviewing, and advanced training in prolonged grief fro Columbia University, and may pull on these ways of working when appropriate. I will likely suggest having a session or two to see if you feel comfortable working with me, as studies have shown a main predictor of good therapeutic outcomes is the quality of the relationship between client therapist.