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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.
Professional experience
17yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: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, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sandi Hines. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sandi is a great person to talk to, felt like we had done this plenty of times before even though it was my first time going to therapy!
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Wonderful person, great listener. Allowed me to express myself and prompted me with some great questions. She was a real help during a difficult time.
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Sandi is amazing! Went to therapy on and off for years and never could find a good therapist that “got me” and felt safe with. Sandi was a god send and I was so delightfully surprised to find we have common interests beyond the emotional issues listed that I needed help with. Her knowledge is wide ranging and she’s very cheerful, insightful, great listener, creative and kind. She has helped me in many ways including my creative expression and healing from a toxic relationships, acceptance, understanding the cause of and mediating anger, grief of my father etc. I enjoy every session w Sandi. I leave feeling more positive and understanding of myself and others. Sandi is the best!
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Sandi has been a godsend to me for the last few months. She sees where I need help and turns my focus to ways I can improve. I've been through some serious challenges the last 9 months, and her ability to listen, give feedback, support, and direction has been a massive help to my mental well-being.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sandi has been wonderful! She brings a new perspective to my life situations and gives me tools to handle them. Thinking in a different way and trying new things to help heal myself. Love her. ❤️
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is very professional and has helped me break my poor framing habits by addressing them with me during our conversations in a very clear but natural way.
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Easy rapport. Trustworthy. Patient. Highly Responsive. Objective and Fair.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Sandi for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sandi is amazing! She is genuine, supportive, and kind. She tackles issues with grace and compassion. I couldn’t recommend her more.
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
An absolute gem! She has been the only person I feel has actually listened to me in years.
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 16, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate the wisdom, experience and skill Sandi brings to our sessions. She has been a guiding light in my healing journey.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
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.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sandi is a wonderful and kind therapist. I am very grateful for her support.
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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!
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So sweet so caring. She knows what she’s doing. Love her so much.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
Amazing
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management
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.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sandi is the best! She is easy to talk to and take the time to understand your concerns.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She listens so well and responds so quickly. Really enjoying her company and the help! She reminds me of my mom which helps too
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and self esteem
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!
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Guardian therapist! She is amazing at what she does!
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sandi is very personable and finds the right balance between just letting me talk and guiding me.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sandi has been a blessing! I have learned so much from our sessions!
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Sandi for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
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!
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She is so easy to talk with and I felt so comfortable sharing my concerns with her.
Written on Nov 25, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
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.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Jul 11, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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
Written on Jul 03, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
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.
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
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.
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Sandi is so kind and I feel understood. She makes it okay for me to share my thoughts, and challenges me.
Written on May 02, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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!
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Sandi is a wonderful counselor, very kind, and challenges me to broaden my thinking. I have benefited greatly from her sessions.
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
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!!
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Sandi is very patient and takes the time out to make you a feel important.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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!
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Sandi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
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