- Person-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
About Sandi
Sandi Hines, LCSW, brings 18 years of clinical experience to her work in Tennessee. She greets each person with a friendly, person-centered approach and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Sandi emphasizes listening and presence so people can begin to talk about what matters most to them.
Sandi focuses on common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with parenting concerns, family conflict, intimacy issues, and career strain. Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Her style is grounded in treating each person as an individual. She offers a nonjudgmental space and listens for strengths people may already have. In sessions she helps identify practical coping skills and ways to build resilience for everyday ups and downs.
Sandi uses a mix of clinical approaches including acceptance and commitment methods, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavior strategies, and dialectical behavior tools. She focuses on helping people increase self-esteem, improve communication, and manage emotions more effectively.
People who want a straightforward, empathetic therapist often find her approach useful. She works to support clients as they make changes that matter to them. Sandi welcomes the chance to walk alongside someone during this work.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and personal style. That process can include trying different strategies and adjusting as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the therapist's available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools from CBT, DBT, or ACT in the moment, such as grounding or mindfulness exercises, skill coaching, and homework between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide how to use these methods effectively in an online setting.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sandi help with?
She supports people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, and relationship or family problems, along with parenting and intimacy-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is friendly and person-centered, with active listening and a nonjudgmental stance. She works with clients to find practical coping strategies and build resilience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sandi has 18 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Sandi does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the therapist's available session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sandi?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.