- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Grief and trauma work
About Arthur
Arthur Hastings is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Indiana with 46 years of experience. He works with people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a range of other stress-related issues.
He began his career working in 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 continued in private practice and has provided telehealth services since the pandemic started.
Arthur uses several therapeutic approaches to address strong emotions and recurring patterns. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and emotion in relationships, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take values-based action.
Sessions tend to focus on identifying painful patterns, naming difficult feelings, and trying small, practical changes between meetings. He is experienced with trauma work, grief, and anxiety disorders and often helps people who list relationship or LGBT-related concerns among their struggles.
People who reach out will complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people name and work with strong feelings that keep coming up in relationships or personal patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that match personal values when emotions are intense.Finding the right method is part of the work. Arthur will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy proceeds based on what is most helpful.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to join from a quieter setting, have a shorter check-in when needed, or manage bandwidth by choosing audio over video if that helps. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and can pick what matches your routine.
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and many related issues listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on emotions, attachment patterns, and practical changes in thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 46 years of experience beginning in a VA hospital psychiatric unit and then working for forty years at a local mental health center before moving to private practice.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC practicing in Indiana and carries that credential as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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