Sandi Hines, LCSW
Compassionate Tennessee LCSW supporting meaningful change
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and family
- Stress and anger management
About Sandi Hines
Sandi Hines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 18 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and challenges with anger management, meeting each client where they are and supporting steps toward meaningful change.
Her approach is warm and person-centered, treating every client as a distinct individual and creating an environment marked by genuine attention and openness. As a therapist she listens closely to clients' life stories, thoughts, and feelings, and partners with them to identify strengths and build resilience. Together she helps people develop practical coping strategies intended to improve their ability to manage life's ups and downs while increasing self-esteem and confidence.
Her goal is to provide a caring atmosphere focused on the changes that matter most to each person, so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. Sandi aims to empower clients through collaborative work, and she looks forward to meeting people and walking alongside them through the process of growth and healing.
Her approach is warm and person-centered, treating every client as a distinct individual and creating an environment marked by genuine attention and openness. As a therapist she listens closely to clients' life stories, thoughts, and feelings, and partners with them to identify strengths and build resilience. Together she helps people develop practical coping strategies intended to improve their ability to manage life's ups and downs while increasing self-esteem and confidence.
Her goal is to provide a caring atmosphere focused on the changes that matter most to each person, so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. Sandi aims to empower clients through collaborative work, and she looks forward to meeting people and walking alongside them through the process of growth and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen'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) Existential Therapy 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 Sandi Hines have?
Sandi Hines has 18 years of professional experience.
Is Sandi Hines a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: TN LCSW 7126.
In which languages does Sandi Hines provide therapy?
Sandi Hines provides therapy in English.
Where is Sandi Hines located?
Sandi Hines is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Sandi Hines as my therapist?
You can work with Sandi Hines through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sandi Hines work with international clients?
Sandi Hines does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sandi Hines 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 Support
Sandi Hines uses approaches that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and a collaborative, person-centered stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it often supports people facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship through empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their experiences and grow at their own pace - it can be helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current connections, useful for addressing intimacy, relationship conflicts, and attachment-related distress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sandi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing work can be managed through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.