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Arthur Adams

Arthur Adams

LCSW

Therapist · Indiana · 38+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW focusing on practical change

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  • Strengths based
  • Solution focused
  • Non-judgmental

About Arthur

Arthur Adams is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of practice in Indiana. He combines long experience with a straightforward, person-centered style. He focuses on helping people manage anger along with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns.

He treats people as individuals rather than as labels. Arthur uses a strengths-based, person-centered, and solution-focused approach during sessions. His tone is respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate, and he helps clients clarify what they want to change.

Over nearly four decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, eating and substance addictions, and obsessive-compulsive difficulties. He also addresses blended family issues, codependency, divorce and separation, and domestic violence impacts.

In addiction work he has experience with substance dependency, gambling, pornography addiction, food disorders, and addiction-related family patterns. He also supports people dealing with mood disorders, panic attacks, and sex addiction. Arthur aims to help clients find practical steps toward the life they want.

Sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and finding workable strategies. He helps people address guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-worth as part of broader change. Prospective clients who want to explore next steps are asked to start with the simple intake process on the site.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

38+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Arthur practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on strengths and practical change. Person-centered work puts the client’s priorities first and helps people name what matters to them and what they want to change. Solution-focused work looks at small, achievable steps and builds on what already works for the person to reduce anger, anxiety, or addictive behaviors.

He also uses a strengths-based orientation that identifies personal resources and skills to support progress. This approach is often used alongside focused problem-solving when clients want concrete tools for managing mood, panic, or relationship strain. These methods are practical and tend to emphasize actions clients can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help you decide which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences. Together you can try techniques and adjust the plan as progress and challenges appear.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a lunch break, and remote sessions avoid travel time. Discuss format preferences during the intake so sessions match day-to-day routines and practical needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Indiana
Experience
38+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Indiana)
LCSW · No. 34005219A
NPI
1659989572

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, family and relationship challenges, grief, and intimacy issues.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses a strengths-based, person-centered, and solution-focused style that emphasizes respect and practical steps toward client goals.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 38 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including addiction and mood disorders.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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