Arthur Hastings, LMHC

Arthur Hastings is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 46 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and a range of concerns related to relationships and identity. His style is straightforward and steady, aiming to make therapy feel manageable even when problems feel overwhelming.

He began his work at a VA hospital psychiatric unit at 18 and then spent four decades at a local community mental health center before retiring in 2018. Since then he has continued in private practice. Those long years in public and community settings shaped a practical approach to care and a comfort with complex, ongoing problems.

In sessions he draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and clarify what matters to them. He also uses attachment-focused ideas and emotionally-focused skills when relationship or intimacy issues are central.

He often takes on trauma work and anxiety disorders, and also supports people with parenting and family-related concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues connected to aging or life transitions. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where small steps build toward clearer direction.

Sessions are offered in English and the next step is to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a time to meet. The therapist asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching and scheduling process.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience, with the therapist offering nonjudgmental attention so people can find their own solutions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the individual's needs and adjust as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy life, since they can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. Online meetings can also make it simpler to continue care across life changes and to access a therapist with long-term experience. Ask about available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged to suit your routine.