Sandi Hines, LCSW

Sandi Hines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 18 years of professional experience. The LCSW credential indicates advanced clinical training in social work and the ability to provide psychotherapy and case management services within her scope of practice.

Sandi has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, and chronic conditions such as bipolar disorder. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, and compassion fatigue. Her background supports both short-term coping strategies and longer-term personal growth.

Her approach is friendly and person-centered. She treats each individual as unique and cultivates a warm, open-minded, and non-judgmental environment. Sandi listens attentively to a person’s life story, thoughts, and feelings, and she collaborates with clients to identify strengths and build resilience. Together they work on practical coping skills that can improve day-to-day functioning, boost self-esteem, and increase confidence.

Sandi aims to create a caring atmosphere focused on the positive changes clients want to make. She supports and empowers people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life and walks beside them through the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.)

Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in relationships that began in early life and shows how those patterns affect current connections. It can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and family dynamics.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experiences, offering empathy and non-judgmental support so clients can explore and develop their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, confidence, and healing from a variety of life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sandi works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the treatment plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Sandi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care despite geographic or time constraints and allow therapists and clients to focus on meaningful progress in a format that suits the individual.