About Joseph
Joseph Setchel offers straightforward, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. He makes a point of listening first and then working with each person to build useful tools for everyday life. Joseph is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 21 years in the field and holds the LMHC and LCMHC credentials.
He draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method.
How Joseph works
Sessions often include Cognitive Behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness strategies are used to improve focus and calm, and Client-Centered techniques help people feel heard and respected. Joseph also brings elements of Existential and Psychodynamic perspectives when it fits the situation.
That means talking about values, life meaning, and patterns that go back to earlier experiences. He aims for therapy that produces clearer thinking, better coping skills, and stronger decision-making. Practical concerns such as sleep, parenting strain, career stress, addiction, ADHD, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem are common topics he addresses.
He adapts the mix of methods to match each person’s needs and preferences rather than following a fixed script. Sessions can be focused short-term work or longer exploration based on what someone wants to accomplish. Joseph keeps conversations direct and collaborative so people leave with steps they can try between appointments.
He practices in Florida and offers services in English.
Joseph lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Joseph works with
The areas below are the ones Joseph selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How Joseph’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In online sessions this looks like a therapist who validates concerns, reflects feelings, and helps each person set goals that feel comfortable and realistic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior. Online CBT often includes short between-session exercises, thought records, and clear action steps to try between appointments. Mindfulness Therapy helps people increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Simple breathing and grounding practices can be taught during a video call or sent as short text reminders. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joseph treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will adjust techniques based on your needs, goals, and preferences. He will check in regularly to see what helps and change course when needed. Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief progress updates, tools practice, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family, or daily life while still using evidence-informed methods.Start online instead of waiting
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