Arthur Hastings

Arthur Hastings is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. He brings 46 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and anger. He offers a calm, direct approach for people who want practical help and clearer days ahead.

Arthur began working in mental health at 18 in a VA hospital psychiatric unit. He then spent four decades at a local community mental health center before retiring from that role in 2018. He has continued in private practice since then and has provided telehealth services since the start of the pandemic.

In sessions he listens first and helps people set small, doable goals. He uses straightforward tools to reduce worry, manage intense emotions, and repair relationship patterns. He often combines techniques that target thoughts, behaviors, and emotional connection depending on a person’s needs.

Common concerns he addresses include trauma and abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, parenting and family stress, LGBT issues, grief, and anger. He also helps people with long-term challenges such as chronic illness, caregiver strain, and career stress.

People can expect a steady, experienced clinician who values collaboration. He will work with each person to choose approaches that match their situation and goals. To start, visitors follow the site’s matching steps and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress that gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and anger management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can help people improve intimacy and repair relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arthur aims to collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best depending on their goals, concerns, and what feels comfortable. He may use one approach or a mix as the work progresses.

Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into busy days and remove travel time. If you want to use telehealth, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and continuity of care when in-person attendance is difficult. Licensed professionals adapt tools such as ACT and CBT to work effectively in remote sessions, focusing on practical exercises and homework that fit into everyday life.