Sandi Hines, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN

Licensed

Online Counseling

(55 reviews)

LCSW, CCTP Sandi Hines

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

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Sandi Hines is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LCSW, CCTP Years in Practice: 17 State: Tennessee

My name is Sandi Hines, LCSW, CCTP. I am a licensed therapist in the State of Tennessee. My focus is working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, self-esteem issues, communication difficulties in relationships, as well as young adulthood issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with collective and complicated grief, family, marriage and relationship trauma and stress.

My approach is an easy going, eclectic one that is adapted for each client. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you manage anxiety, panic attacks, depression and anger issues. I also utilize Solution Focused Therapy coupled with Problem Solving strategies that enable you to focus on ways to improve your life while discovering new things about yourself. We will focus on learning skills and coping techniques that will lead you to feel more confident, relaxed and more in control of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. One of my goals is for you to have happier, heathier relationships and be at peace with self. At times we may incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques that you can use to find ways to successfully cope with your stressors, manage your depression and anxiety, reduce frustration and anger, and reconcile losses so you can move forward in life.

My style is friendly and person centered. I approach every client as a unique, individual person and provide an environment where you can trust me to be genuine, open-minded and non-judgmental. As your therapist I will actively listen to your life story, your thoughts and your feelings. Together we will explore and identify your strengths while increasing your resiliency as we learn to use coping strategies that enhance your ability to handle life's ups and downs.

In our sessions, we will talk about your truths and what is important to you as we discover the person you want to be! These sessions will enable you to become more self aware, strengthen your self-worth and increase your self-esteem!

My goal is to provide you with a safe and caring atmosphere that is centered on helping you make the positive changes in your life that are important to you, so you can live the life that you have always wanted to live!

I look forward to meeting you and walking this journey beside you.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Sandi is the best! She's truly changed how I see therapy and the world at large.

I am not very good at leaving reviews but I will say my therapist, Sandi Hines, has been amazing. She listens to me & remembers things I tell her. She gives great advice & is very down to earth & kind. I am very grateful I found her and have really grown as a person since she became my therapist. She has helped me work through a lot.

Sandi has been so good to me and she helps me to see and understand things from a different perspective. I always feel supported by her. She helps me by giving me the tools I need in order to navigate the issues I face. I have grown so much as an individual since meeting with her and I know the future with our meetings are bringing me closer to my goals every single day!

Easy rapport. Trustworthy. Patient. Highly Responsive. Objective and Fair.

Sandi is amazing! She is genuine, supportive, and kind. She tackles issues with grace and compassion. I couldn’t recommend her more.

An absolute gem! She has been the only person I feel has actually listened to me in years.

In just a few sessions, Sandi just understands me. Very easy to talk to and she's helping me with several issues that I want to address. Sandi is great and highly recommend as a therapist.

Sandi is absolutely amazing. I feel like she hears me. She just doesn't listen, she challenges me and my thoughts and feelings. She's has been a huge help in my healing journey.

I appreciate the wisdom, experience and skill Sandi brings to our sessions. She has been a guiding light in my healing journey.

Sandi is simply the best. Like an old friend but better. She listens intently and interprets my words in ways that I don’t even realize I was saying. Very intuitive. Very professional yet relatable. We laugh together but really get down to business as well. I look forward to her sweet face every week and highly recommend.

Sandi is a wonderful and kind therapist. I am very grateful for her support.

Sandi Hines is such a kind hearted person who always knows what to say. I feel very supported and listen to during our sessions with so much compassion. She’s always pushing me to look at different aspects of life and helping me conquer obstacles that I face. I always look forward to our meetings!

I ask myself, "Have we met before?"... Sandi is like an old friend that you bump into and rekindle a friendship. She's easy to talk to, and has this incredible way of having you talk out the issues floating around in your head, putting them in tidy "mental boxes", then unpacking each box one at a time. It is an amazing feeling each time you've unpacked one of those boxes completely!

Sandi listens attentively, meets me where ever I am emotionally and guides me toward my goals. She is the rare blend of kind and skilled! I am grateful for her help!

Sandi is incredible, she is a great listener and she gives feedback that is extremely helpful. Sandi had boosted my confidence and helped give me tools to use in daily life. I’m extremely grateful for BetterHelp and Sandi!

So sweet so caring. She knows what she’s doing. Love her so much.

Amazing

She could tell which direction I needed to go. In a way that is better than what I myself could identify. Her guidance is tailored to my style and it flipped a switch in my mind. I woke to remember what I wanted and realized I'd been so focused on everything negative.

Sandi is the best! She is easy to talk to and take the time to understand your concerns.

Dr Sandi is amazing! ♥️ Our first session was extremely helpful! I’m excited to keep it up!

Sandi is kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental. She offers much insight and support.

She listens so well and responds so quickly. Really enjoying her company and the help! She reminds me of my mom which helps too

Sandi is very understanding, with a wide variety of modalities and experiences that help her respond to the complexities of human suffering. Her kindness and warmth shine through every interaction.

Sandi is a GREAT therapist!! She’s helped me so much to overcome my anxiety, fears and improve my communication skills. She shares great articles, books, worksheets etc. Sandi makes me feel heard and comfortable. I never feel like I’m just another client. She’s amazing at what she does!

Guardian therapist! She is amazing at what she does!

Sandi is very personable and finds the right balance between just letting me talk and guiding me.

Sandi has been a blessing! I have learned so much from our sessions!

Sandi is an excellent therapist! She clearly cares about my progress and always offers a worksheet, book recommendation, or otherwise helpful tip! Sandi is very knowledgeable, and I feel heard and respected. I'd recommend her to anyone!

She is so easy to talk with and I felt so comfortable sharing my concerns with her.

Sandi is excellent! She goes above and beyond to empathize and encourage me. Whenever I speak with her, I feel hope and courage. She is a very positive part of my life!

Sandi has played a monumental part in my growth. She’s helped me progress towards my goals by teaching me to work through past traumas, functioning through current triggers, and achieving and maintaining stability for the future . She is personable and has always made me feel comfortable, heard, and understood. I’ve made more progress and have related more to her than I’ve ever before in previous therapy. It only works if you do the work! 10/10 would recommend.

I feel so lucky to have found Sandi through BetterHelp. She makes it very easy to work through pretty complex issues, and always brings a joyful energy to the table that rubs off on me too. I set very specific personal therapy goals on the outset, and every week it truly feels like we’re working towards that goal together and with Sandi’s help it feels achievable.

Sandi has helped me change my life! If I need help she is always there!

Sandi has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We immediately hit it off and she was able to relate to some issues I was working through. She took the time to understand what I was looking for and what methods work best for my needs. I have gained a new self confidence with myself and the situations that will arise in life and I truly believe that Sandi and her methods were the main factor in this. While I am sad to end this journey with her, it has been amazing being able to work with her and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counseling.

I feel like they couldn’t have paired me with a better person if they tried. Sandi mad me feel for once in my life like someone is listening to me and I can say that she really understands where I’m coming from. I look forward to working with her.

Sandi is an excellent counselor. She’s very good at provoking deep thought to help you unlock the knowledge you had all along. She is very supportive and reliable. I feel safe talk to her. Highly recommend!

I’ve only had two sessions with Sandi, but she has already helped changed my life for the better! I instantly feel happier, more in control of my Mind and my emotions, I’ve become productive again! She is supportive, encouraging, but also honest. She is not afraid to point out my toxic behaviors, but she does it in a way that I can hear and accept. She hits you with truth in a way that no one else can. She is the best!

I've worked with several counselors and Sandi has been a notable standout. She's very real and direct. I feel like she really wants to know me as a person. And her laugh is contagious. I really appreciate the practical tools she has shared with me so far and when I remember to use them, I have found them helpful. I would recommend Sandi.

She is great! Thoughtful, kind, and enthusiastic

Ms. Hines goes above and beyond and truly cares for her clients. She gave me support and made me feel supported like no other counselor has done. This was very therapeutic. She also has many years of experience, which I was able to benefit from, as she was very knowledgeable and would share her wisdom with me. She is a great person, an angel in this world.

Sandi has amazing energy. She makes me extremely comfortable and the reason why I will continue with my sessions. This is my first time seeking counseling and I feel I made the right choice.

Sandi really cares. I have had allot of therapists but none that actually deeply care. She takes the time to talk me through stuff and send me articles that will help. I am blessed to have her

Sandi is very kind and easy to relate to. She helps me understand the big picture when working through my issues and insecurities, while remining judgment free and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone who needs therapy services.

I am working full time and going to school full time. I'm also a single mom. With all that is on my plate I don't have time to go to in person therapy. I was so nervous to try this service but Sandi has been so welcoming! I've only been doing this for two weeks but she has helped me learn how to cope with life so much already.

Sandi is an amazing therapist. She makes sure I understand what she is trying to explain to me. She gives me exercises that actually help with my circumstances and the exercises actually make a difference in my daily life. She’s very caring, always on time to our sessions and she sometimes even goes over just to make sure I’m ok with everything. She responds to my messages in a timely matter. Overall the best thing for me is that her concern is genuine. I would highly recommend her to anyone that ask.

Sandi is so kind and I feel understood. She makes it okay for me to share my thoughts, and challenges me.

Sandi is a great listener, gives great advice and has a calm demeanor that helps me to feel at ease. She also follows up with me and seems genuinely concerned.

I absolutely love Sandi. She has helped me change my life for the better. I can not say enough good things about her counseling. I look forward to our sessions. She communicates with me almost everyday. If I am having a bad day she is always here for me helping me along my journey.

Sandi is such a nice woman and is very understanding! She’s able to provide wonderful advice and is always such a pleasure to talk to. I can’t explain how happy I am I got paired with Sandi on my first time on the app!

Sandi is a wonderful counselor, very kind, and challenges me to broaden my thinking. I have benefited greatly from her sessions.

Just got started with Sandi Hines at Better Health because my daughters both counsel with Better Health. I am impressed with how quick she responds and I love that there is an app on my phone and I can journal whenever I want and either keep it private or send it to my counselor! I can phone chat, video chat or email!! Makes it so convenient especially when you have a very busy lifestyle!!

Sandi is very patient and takes the time out to make you a feel important.

Sandi is great. I felt like she shared my experience and feelings. That is the extent of the benefit. I may not be ready for further steps she recommended.

I felt comfortable with Sadie almost instantly. She is incredibly caring, supportive and compassionate. I look forward to our sessions every week and have no troubles opening up to her. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to start therapy!

I've only been talking with Sandy for a short time, but she really understands my problems. It feels so nice to have someone validate my concerns and listen. I think she'll really help me be able to reach my goals for therapy.

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