James "Chad" Settle

James "Chad" Settle is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Kentucky. He draws on a long history in local social work and mental health settings to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, and parenting challenges. He writes plainly and uses practical steps in sessions to help clients move forward.

He brings eight years of licensed clinical experience and many more years working in related social work roles across Kentucky. That background includes work with child welfare systems, courts, schools, health partners, and regional nonprofit programs. These roles shaped his familiarity with common life stresses and system navigation.

In sessions he focuses on strengthening coping skills and building personal resources. He talks through current problems, identifies small changes, and practices ways to respond differently when emotions run high. The aim is steady, realistic progress rather than dramatic overnight fixes.

He also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, body image, and blended family dynamics. He will help people name priorities and set manageable goals that fit their daily lives.

People who prefer a straightforward, down-to-earth approach tend to work well with him. He emphasizes practical strategies, accountability, and encouragement while keeping conversations focused on what matters most to each person.

How therapeutic techniques translate to online care

James "Chad" Settle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior. One common approach involves teaching coping and emotion-regulation skills so people can respond differently when anger or anxiety rises. This helps with stress, parenting challenges, and everyday triggers. Another approach centers on problem-solving and practical planning, breaking larger life changes into small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust plans as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since format options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach practical skills, review homework, and keep momentum between in-person visits when that is helpful.