- Trauma focused
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT methods
About Arthur
Arthur Hastings is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Indiana with 46 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, and related problems. He has a long history of working in mental health settings and continues in private practice.
He started in mental health at a VA hospital psychiatric unit at age 18 and then spent four decades at a local mental health center before retiring from that role in 2018. Since then he has kept a private practice and has offered remote sessions as part of his work. His practice includes trauma-focused work and anxiety disorders among its core areas.
In sessions he uses a mix of approaches. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the toolbox for spotting patterns and building practical skills. He also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at relationship patterns and closeness.
Arthur describes long-term clinical experience with grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, chronic illness and disability, and first responder stress. He lists parenting and fatherhood issues among areas he helps with.
He conducts work in English and practices from Indiana. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and practical arrangements.
How Arthur uses therapy approaches in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and a sense of being stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It gives concrete tools to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits for depression, anxiety, and relationship worries. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas explore how past relationship patterns affect current closeness and conflict. These approaches are useful for people who want to understand intimacy issues and improve how they relate to others. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arthur will discuss these options with the client and choose methods together based on needs, goals, and what feels useful. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused work fits best. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which remote options are offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around school or early-career shifts, to fit a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or to avoid travel time. Talk with him about practical preferences so sessions can fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after college?
Yes. He works with young adults on career doubts, feeling behind, and the stress of early adult decisions.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, and Emotionally-Focused techniques depending on the issue.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 46 years of experience, beginning work at a VA hospital psychiatric unit and later spending 40 years at a community mental health center.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana and practices there.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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