Sandi Hines

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

LCSW Tennessee

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sandi

Sandi Hines is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 18 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

Sandi emphasizes practical skills alongside personal growth, helping clients build coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and increase self-esteem and confidence. Her approach is warm and person-centered, treating each individual as unique and worthy of respect.

She listens attentively to clients' stories and collaborates with them to identify strengths and goals. While drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic approaches, she frames treatment around what matters most to each person and supports steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Many of her clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical techniques to change them; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she may draw on, helping people clarify values, practice acceptance, and commit to meaningful action when facing difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy can be useful for those exploring relationship patterns and connection needs, working to improve emotional bonds and communication.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods so therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve. This collaborative stance helps shape short-term strategies and longer-term growth plans.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different settings and around varied schedules. These formats support ongoing work on skills, emotional processing, and goal progress while accommodating practical life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Sandi commonly address?

Sandi works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career changes, and other life adjustments.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is friendly and person-centered, emphasizing genuine listening, openness, and a nonjudgmental stance while helping clients develop coping strategies and build resilience.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 18 years of professional experience to her practice, applying that background to support clients through a variety of concerns and transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LCSW 7126.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients located in Tennessee.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English