Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 21 years in the field. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of life challenges. He aims to help clients find clearer thinking, better coping skills, and more effective decision-making.

He studied psychology at Stetson University and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. After a two-year post-master's internship and additional clinical work, he received his license in mental health counseling in 2007. His credentials include LMHC and LCMHC and he practices in Florida.

In session he adapts his approach to each person's needs. Some people work best with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts. Others benefit from existential conversations about meaning, choice, and responsibility. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas are sometimes woven into the work when helpful.

Many clients leave therapy with clearer insight and practical strategies they can use day to day. He emphasizes honesty, choice, cultural awareness, and respect in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are intended to be productive and focused on goals the client finds important.

He offers counseling in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How his approaches guide online therapy

Joseph often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal oriented, and it can help with anxiety, low mood, sleeping trouble, and addictive patterns.

He also uses client-centered methods that focus on a listening, nonjudgmental relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values and life goals.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend which approaches to try. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize thought work, meaning-making, mindfulness, or other methods.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time so people can use breaks for appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to fit daily routines and concerns.