Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of experience in the mental health field. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Music from Stetson University in 1999 and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Florida in 2002. After a two-year post-Masters internship and extensive clinical work, he was awarded his counseling license in 2007. Joseph holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC - both designations that indicate licensure to practice mental health counseling.

His therapeutic style is adaptable and individualized, drawing from cognitive behavioral and existential perspectives as well as solution-focused techniques when appropriate. He emphasizes practical outcomes in therapy, helping people gain insight, develop more effective coping skills, clarify goals, and improve decision-making. Core values that guide his practice include choice, authenticity, honesty, cultural awareness, and positive regard for each person he works with.

Joseph works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, attention challenges, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, sleep and parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and intimacy-related concerns. Based in Florida, he welcomes the opportunity to support individuals ready to explore change and find clearer paths forward, and he looks forward to meeting new clients.

Approaches that guide online care and therapy

Joseph Setchel integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and values and make choices aligned with their goals. CBT targets the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy explores meaning, personal responsibility, and life choices, supporting individuals facing transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joseph collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he often combines elements from different approaches to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy with Joseph is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels while working with a licensed professional who tailors care to their situation.