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Arthur Hastings, LMHC

  • Experience46 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Arthur

Arthur Hastings is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 46 years of clinical experience based in Indiana.

Background and approach

He focuses on concerns such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family problems, and LGBT matters, along with a broad range of additional areas including ADHD, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness.

His long career began in a VA Hospital psychiatric unit and continued for four decades at a community mental health center before moving into independent practice and telehealth work. His approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a respectful, person-centered stance.

Arthur draws on Internal Family Systems alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, CBT, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. He emphasizes helping clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and navigate life transitions through collaborative, goal-oriented work.

Telehealth has been integrated into his practice for several years, allowing continuity of care for those who prefer remote sessions. Known for steady commitment and a preference for trauma and anxiety cases, Arthur remains actively engaged in counseling and welcomes new clients who are seeking thoughtful, experienced support.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Arthur integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-based perspectives to guide online work. Internal Family Systems helps people understand and relate to the many parts that influence feelings and behavior, which can be useful for processing trauma and complex emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or sensations, making it helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve current relationships and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Arthur will work with each client to identify which methods best suit their goals, tailoring techniques and pacing to individual needs and preferences rather than applying a single fixed model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier for people with busy lives, mobility limits, or geographic constraints to access consistent support while working through trauma, anxiety, and related concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Arthur commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and family difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is Arthur's therapeutic style?
He combines a person-centered stance with structured, evidence-informed methods to help clients process trauma, manage symptoms, and move toward meaningful goals.
How long has he been practicing?
Arthur has 46 years of experience, beginning work in a VA Hospital psychiatric unit at age 18 and later spending 40 years at a community mental health center before continuing in independent practice.
Where is Arthur licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Indiana as an LMHC with license number IN LMHC 39000573A and maintains a independent practice based in that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Arthur conducts therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varied preferences and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

46+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English