Sandi Hines, LCSW
Therapist in Tennessee
Sandi Hines, LCSW, brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice in Tennessee.
- License 7126 · Tennessee Expires March 2027
- NPI 1649861899 · national registry
- Experience and languages 18+ years in practice English
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About Sandi
Sandi Hines, LCSW, brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice in Tennessee. She greets clients with a warm, person-centered approach and a focus on practical change. She aims to help people reduce stress, manage anxiety, and regain control after difficult life events.
Sandi listens closely to each person’s story and treats them as an individual. She creates a non-judgmental space where people can talk about feelings, relationships, and daily struggles.
Background and approach
Her style is friendly, straightforward, and grounded in real-life coping skills. In sessions she helps people identify strengths and build resilience. That often means practicing new ways to handle anger, improve communication, or boost self-esteem.
She uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop more effective ways of relating to others. Sandi works with concerns that include grief, relationship strain, family problems, parenting stress, and trauma or abuse. She also supports people facing career challenges, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions.
She addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and blended family dynamics. Her toolbox includes evidence-based methods like the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In practical terms this means sessions mix listening, skill teaching, and real-world practice to help people move toward the life they want.
Credentials
- LCSW (Tennessee)
- License 7126 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1649861899 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sandi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- 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 problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sandi names
- Gottman Method
- 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
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Sandi names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and when life feels uncertain. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical skills couples use to reduce conflict and increase connection. It emphasizes clear behaviors and exercises to practice at home. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early emotional bonds affect current relationships and helps people build more supported ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Sessions often blend elements from different approaches so the plan fits your needs and evolves over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and practice new skills in daily life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sandi works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and friendly. She listens closely, stays non-judgmental, and focuses on practical skills that can be used between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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