- Supports neurodivergence
- Trauma and grief support
- Practical skill building
About Sandie
Sandie Hinton-Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas. She draws on a background in special education and clinical social work to help people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. Sandie aims to build trusting relationships where people feel heard and understood.
She spent nine years as a special education teacher, which shaped how she adapts support to each person's needs. Sandie also completed a master’s degree in social work at Texas State University and did hospital internships that included group therapy and psychoeducation.
For the last 3.5 years she has provided individual outpatient care and school-based services for K-12 students. Her work has included supporting people with autism spectrum conditions and helping adults develop self-advocacy skills. She is rostered with the Hackett Center for Trauma and Grief in Adolescents to provide trauma and grief support for youths aged 12 to 20.
Sandie helps people talk through issues like codependency, attachment concerns, family of origin struggles, and feelings of emptiness or shame. In sessions she draws on practical strategies used in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the client’s pace and needs.
People who look for a direct, compassionate approach often find her style a good fit. She works to empower clients to set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and notice gradual changes over time.
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Sandie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and skills-based approaches that teach concrete tools for managing emotions and impulses. These approaches can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and patterns like codependency by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new behaviors.She also works with trauma-informed techniques that emphasize safety, pacing, and building coping skills after difficult experiences. This kind of work helps people who struggle with attachment wounds, grief, or post-traumatic stress by restoring a sense of control and small wins over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on the client’s goals and responses. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods feel most useful and when to try different strategies.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when full video is not ideal. Sandie helps clients adapt these practical benefits into a therapy plan that fits day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sandie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also supports people facing attachment issues, codependency, grief, and family of origin struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sandie uses a practical, compassionate approach that focuses on building trust. She helps clients learn skills and try simple strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience and previously spent nine years as a special education teacher, which informs her individualized approach.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Sandie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sandie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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