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Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Mood and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Joseph
Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 21 years of experience. He practices in Florida and helps people with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, sleep problems, anger, parenting questions, self-esteem, career issues, and bipolar symptoms.
He uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods that fit each person’s needs. Joseph often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change responses. He also mixes in client-centered listening, existential reflection, mindfulness exercises, psychodynamic insight, and solution-focused steps depending on what will help most.
Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer decision-making. People can expect to work on coping strategies, thought patterns, and small behavioral experiments they can try between meetings. He emphasizes cultural awareness, choice, honesty, and authenticity during the work.
Joseph trained at Stetson University and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Florida. He completed a two-year post-master’s internship before earning his Florida LMHC and New Hampshire LCMHC licenses in 2007. Those steps informed his mix of clinical approaches and real-world experience.
When starting, he helps people clarify goals and then adjusts methods if something isn’t working. The focus is on getting useful insight and practical changes rather than long, unfocused discussion. He asks about each person’s background and values to make the plan sensible and concrete.
How his approaches translate to online work
Joseph commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings so people can try short experiments and track what changes. He also uses client-centered approaches that focus on listening and clarifying goals, which helps pinpoint what to work on next.Existential therapy is part of his toolbox for people who want to examine values and life direction. That approach involves asking direct questions about meaning and choices to increase clarity and decision-making. Together these methods aim to produce practical steps someone can try between sessions and then review for effectiveness.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust if it does not fit the person’s needs or preferences. The therapist and client decide together which methods to prioritize based on symptoms, life context, and what the client wants to accomplish.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography; please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote meetings make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Others prefer a session style that supports longer work on thought patterns and behavioral practice - that can be planned once the available formats are confirmed.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, parenting questions, self-esteem, career matters, and bipolar symptoms.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of practical approaches with a focus on producing clearer thinking and better coping. Therapy often includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, and short-term problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 21 years of experience in the mental health field, including post-master’s internship work and many years seeing people in practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Florida. His licenses include FL LMHC and NH LCMHC as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located where his licensing permits practice.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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