Sandie Hinton-Owens

Sandie Hinton-Owens is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She draws on classroom and clinical experience to support people facing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and changes that feel overwhelming. Sandie aims to build trust quickly so people feel understood and can start making small, practical changes. Before becoming an LCSW, Sandie spent nine years as a special education teacher. That background informed how she adapts strategies to each person’s needs and how she breaks skills into manageable steps. She also completed a master’s degree in social work from Texas State University and internships in hospital settings, where she worked with adults with autism and ran intensive outpatient group work. Sandie has worked with a range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment, codependency, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness. She has experience supporting young people with trauma and grief through a rostered role at the Hackett Center for Trauma and Grief in Adolescents for ages 12 to 20. That experience informs how she approaches difficult histories and emotional pain. Her recent practice includes individual outpatient care and school-based services for K-12 students. Sessions typically focus on skill building, practical coping, and clearer communication. Sandie helps people develop self-advocacy and routines that fit their daily life. People looking for help with isolation or loneliness will find a clinician familiar with neurodivergence and social connection concerns. To get started, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a session when ready.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Sandie’s background includes practical, evidence-based techniques used in clinical settings. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Skills-based work breaks down tasks into simple steps and builds routines that help with ADHD, impulsivity, and daily organization. Trauma-informed approaches prioritize pacing and safety when addressing difficult memories and grief, especially for adolescents and young adults.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what actually helps the person in day-to-day life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between school commitments. It can also make some kinds of skill practice and homework easier to review together during sessions. Ask about available formats when you schedule to see what works best for your routine.