Arthur Hastings, LMHC

Indiana · 46 years in practice

Arthur Hastings is a licensed mental health counselor with 46 years of experience who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.

License and registration

LMHC, Indiana: 39000573A · expires April 2028
NPI: 1134146087 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 46
Languages: English

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About Arthur

Arthur Hastings is a licensed mental health counselor with 46 years of experience who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people facing parenting strain, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. Arthur practices from Indiana and offers sessions in English.

He began his career in a VA Hospital psychiatric unit at 18 and then spent four decades at a local mental health center.

Background and approach

After retiring from that role in 2018, he continued in independent practice. Those many years of work shaped a calm, steady style in sessions. He listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps people name what matters most.

Arthur uses approaches that include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral strategies. He blends practical skill-building with attention to emotions and relationships. Sessions aim to make feelings easier to understand and choices easier to take.

Telehealth has been part of his practice since the pandemic. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability. Arthur focuses on creating steady, straightforward support as people work through difficult experiences.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Arthur lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Arthur names

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Online support

How emotion-focused and acceptance-based work fits online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and shift patterns in their feelings and reactions so relationships and closeness change for the better. It focuses on identifying moments when emotions drive behavior and then tries new ways of responding to create healthier connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches skills for noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and worry about life roles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then suggests a blend of methods. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve during therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues during emotion-focused work. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in when bandwidth or movement is limited. Text or chat works well for brief reflections, homework check-ins, or when writing helps process feelings. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and keep consistent progress over time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist support?

Arthur works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps sessions calm and direct, listening carefully and helping people name their feelings. The approach mixes emotion-focused work with practical exercises to try between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He started working at a VA Hospital psychiatric unit at 18, then spent 40 years at a local mental health center and has continued in independent practice after retiring in 2018, totaling 46 years in the field.

Where is the therapist located and what are his credentials?

He practices from Indiana and holds the LMHC credential, listed as IN LMHC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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