Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida with more than 21 years in the mental health field. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and other life challenges. He aims to help people gain clearer thinking, steadier coping, and better decision-making.

He began studying psychology at Stetson University and completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a music minor in 1999. He continued at the University of Central Florida and earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology in 2002. After a two-year post-master’s internship and several years of clinical work, he received his counseling license in 2007.

Joseph uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address negative thoughts and emotions. He also uses client-centered listening and existential ideas to explore meaning and personal choice.

Sessions focus on practical outcomes. People can expect help building coping strategies, clarifying priorities, improving sleep or managing anger, and addressing relationship or parenting stress. He emphasizes honesty, cultural awareness, and treating each person as an individual.

Joseph adapts his work to fit each person’s needs and goals. He describes therapy as a collaborative process aimed at producing clearer insight and more effective everyday tools.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online sessions

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood or ADHD-related patterns. Sessions include practical exercises and skill building to change how someone thinks and acts.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance. The therapist offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person can talk through concerns and decide what changes matter most. This approach works well for building self-understanding and confidence.

Joseph sees finding the right approach as a team effort. He will work with each person to pick or adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between appointments.