Arthur Hastings, LMHC

Arthur Hastings is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a long career supporting people through trauma, grief, anxiety and mood concerns. He began working in the mental health field at 18 on a VA Hospital psychiatric unit and soon joined a local mental health center, where he spent four decades in direct clinical work before retiring from that position in 2018. Since then he has maintained a private practice and continued providing counseling to individuals and families across a wide range of concerns.

With 46 years of clinical experience, Arthur brings a steady, compassionate approach to cases involving trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as grief, depression and LGBTQ issues. He is particularly drawn to trauma work and supports clients navigating relationships, parenting challenges, intimacy and identity matters. His practice also addresses stress, anger, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar conditions and caregiver or first responder stressors.

Arthur has incorporated telehealth into his practice since the start of the pandemic, offering sessions from his office and from home to increase access and convenience. He remains committed to working with new clients who are seeking practical, experienced support for healing and change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care and Healing

Arthur draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, among other approaches, to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical skills to accept difficult emotions while taking steps toward meaningful goals - it is often useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps people strengthen emotional bonds and repair relationship wounds, which can be especially helpful for family and intimacy issues. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles, emphasizing empathic listening and respect so clients can explore their own solutions at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Arthur works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts therapeutic techniques as therapy progresses so the plan stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent care and make it possible to continue therapeutic work even when in-person visits are not feasible.