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LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Joseph

Joseph Setchel is a licensed mental health counselor with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, addiction, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in music from Stetson University and completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology at the University of Central Florida, followed by a two-year post-master’s internship and licensure in 2007. He practices in Florida and brings a broad clinical background to each client interaction.

Setchel adapts his approach to fit the individual rather than forcing a single method on every person. He commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking, Existential perspectives to explore meaning and values, and Solution-Focused work to foster practical change.

Across modalities he emphasizes choice, authenticity, honesty, cultural awareness, and positive regard, aiming to help clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve decision-making, and find greater clarity in their lives.

Clients seeking assistance with sleep, parenting, anger, intimacy concerns, career issues, bipolar symptoms, or self-esteem can expect an individualized plan that draws on multiple therapeutic models and decades of clinical practice. Sessions are offered through a range of online formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy prioritizes the individual's goals and values, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills practice, which often adapts smoothly to video or text-based formats for homework and tracking progress. Existential therapy explores meaning, choice, and responsibility, helping people navigate life transitions and questions about purpose by encouraging reflection and values-based decision-making.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying different techniques, monitoring what helps, and adjusting the plan so therapy remains productive and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when clients connect, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit varied schedules and communication styles. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from home or work, supporting consistent progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, parenting and career matters, bipolar symptoms, anger, and self-esteem.
What is the general therapy style I can expect?
The approach is client-centered and often integrative, combining methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, existential work, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does this provider have?
The therapist has 21 years of experience in the mental health field, including graduate training, a two-year post-master’s internship, and clinical practice since licensure in 2007.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials: FL LMHC MH9040 and NH LCMHC 3363, and practices from Florida.
Are sessions available in multiple languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for online care?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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

What Joseph can help with

Joseph Setchel works with clients on stress and anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How Joseph approaches therapy

Joseph's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Joseph is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.