- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship concerns
About Arthur
Arthur Hastings is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 46 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and LGBTQ concerns. He also supports those coping with family and relationship strains, parenting stress, and issues like anger, low self-esteem, and career pressure.
He began his career at a Veterans Affairs hospital psychiatric unit at age 18 and then spent four decades at a local community mental health center in Indiana. He retired from that position in 2018 and has continued in private practice since then. He has substantial experience helping people with trauma and anxiety disorders.
In sessions he focuses on listening first and then helping people find practical steps. He uses methods that emphasize present experience, values, and problem-solving. People can expect clear, straightforward conversation about symptoms, coping tools, and goals.
Arthur draws on several therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-informed work to address patterns that keep problems stuck. He also uses acceptance-based ideas and emotionally focused techniques when those fit the issue at hand. Treatment is adapted to each person’s needs and pace.
Sessions are offered in English and arranged from Indiana. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and can start by completing the site’s intake questionnaire to schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress that gets in the way of daily living.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and situational stress by building clearer coping skills.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for relationship strain, intimacy issues, and family-of-origin concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or blend methods based on the person's goals, current needs, and preferences. Sessions can shift focus over time as progress and challenges emerge.
The biography notes experience providing telehealth since the pandemic and ongoing private practice work, but specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to clarify how sessions will be conducted and what will best fit everyday life.
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Experience
46+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Arthur help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He aims for straightforward, listening-centered sessions. He talks through problems, identifies coping steps, and helps set practical goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has 46 years in the field, starting at a VA psychiatric unit and working for 40 years at a community mental health center before moving to private practice.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing from Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions telehealth work since the pandemic and private practice sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.