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Joseph Setchel

Experienced counselor blending practical therapies

LMHC, LCMHC Florida

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Joseph

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than two decades of experience offering practical, person-focused care.

Background and approach

He centers his work on each individual's priorities and tailors interventions to fit what the client needs most, drawing on a blend of therapeutic methods to promote clearer thinking, improved coping, and better decision-making.

Setchel trained in psychology and clinical practice, earning a bachelor's degree from Stetson University and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. He completed a two-year post-master's internship and received his LMHC and LCMHC licensure in 2007.

Over the years he has applied cognitive and reflective approaches, emphasizing choice, authenticity, cultural awareness, and genuine regard for the person in front of him. In sessions he commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thought patterns while incorporating existential and solution-focused elements when they better suit a client's goals.

He aims to make therapy a productive process that leads to greater insight, more effective coping strategies, and practical changes that support daily life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for pinpointing and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns; CBT focuses on practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviors and is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own insights and choices, helping with self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth. Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, values, and responsibility to support clarity and renewed purpose when people face major life changes or feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joseph collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He often blends techniques so the work remains practical and responsive, inviting clients to shape the focus and pace of sessions together.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in therapy from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support when life gets busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joseph commonly help with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach adapts to the individual and often combines Cognitive Behavioral, client-centered, existential, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and solution-focused elements to meet specific goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 21 years of experience in the mental health field, with training that includes a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a two-year post-master’s internship before licensure.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, with licensure listed as FL LMHC MH9040 and NH LCMHC 3363, and is based in Florida.
In what languages can clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida, New Hampshire

Languages

English