Therapist profile
Arthur Hastings, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC in Indiana - Anger and Trauma focus
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Indiana / 39000573A
- NPI1134146087
- Experience46 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Anger and relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Arthur
Arthur Hastings is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 46 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting strain, anger, and related challenges.
He started his work at a veterans' psychiatric unit and spent four decades at a local mental health center before moving into ongoing private practice. That long history means he has seen a wide range of issues and settings over time. He continued offering telehealth after 2020 and has maintained a private practice since retiring from full-time agency work.
In sessions he focuses on practical, talk-based work that addresses current problems and patterns from the past. He uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These methods guide how he helps people notice thoughts, identify relationship patterns, and try new behaviors.
People who come because they snap at loved ones, feel simmering resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or face another person's anger can expect straightforward discussion and tools to try between sessions. He draws on experience with trauma and anxiety to pace the work and keep sessions focused on what the client wants to change.
He offers sessions in English and sees clients in Indiana. His practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Arthur uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that are easy to relate to. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking actions that fit what matters to you. It can help with ongoing anger, avoidance, and getting unstuck from unhelpful reactions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete exercises to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety high.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how relationship patterns formed early still shape how people respond when they feel hurt or rejected. That approach can be useful for intimacy issues, trust problems, and repeated conflict with partners or family. Choosing which methods to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each client to test approaches and adjust as goals become clearer.
Session formats should be confirmed when you book because the original profile does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so work or caregiving responsibilities are easier to manage. Ask about available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your schedule.
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and related areas.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses practical, talk-based work and tools. He combines techniques from ACT, CBT, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and EFT.
How much experience does he have?
He has 46 years of clinical experience, including early work in a VA psychiatric unit and decades at a community mental health center before private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.