Joseph Setchel

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 21 years in the mental health field. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, anxiety, depression, or life shifts. He also supports those coping with grief, addictions, relationship concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and career questions.

Joseph keeps sessions focused on the person in front of him. He adapts his methods to each individual rather than using one fixed style. Conversations aim to build clearer thinking, better coping skills, and practical steps forward.

He studied psychology at Stetson University, then earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Central Florida. After a two-year post-masters internship and years of practice, he received licensure as a mental health counselor in 2007. His credentials include LMHC and LCMHC for work in Florida and New Hampshire.

In session he blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic work, and Solution-Focused techniques. That mix is chosen with the client’s needs in mind and may shift as work progresses.

Joseph emphasizes honesty, choice, and cultural awareness in therapy. He aims for sessions that produce clearer insight, more effective coping, and improved decision-making. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled based on therapist availability.

How Joseph Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflects back what matters most to the person, which helps with self-understanding and motivation to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to feelings. It breaks problems into small steps and teaches practical skills for managing anger, anxiety, or sleep problems.

Existential Therapy encourages questions about meaning, choice, and values. It can help people facing big life changes or feeling stuck about direction and purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That plan can shift as progress is made, and decisions are made together.

The biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to schedule therapy around daily life while still doing the same therapeutic tasks they would in person.