Joseph Setchel , LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of experience offering psychotherapy to adults in Florida. He holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC, both indicating licensure as a mental health counselor and clinical mental health counselor. His practice blends professional training with a long history of hands-on work supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

His journey into the helping professions began in 1995 at Stetson University, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Music in 1999. He returned to graduate study at the University of Central Florida and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in 2002. After a two-year post-Masters internship and additional field experience, he was awarded his counseling license in 2007.

Therapeutic work with Joseph is customized to each person. He draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and elements of Solution-Focused practice to address presenting concerns. Common goals include reducing stress and anxiety, managing depression, coping with life changes, handling ADHD or addictions, improving relationships and family dynamics, processing trauma and grief, addressing intimacy and sleep concerns, strengthening parenting and career decisions, and building self-esteem. He emphasizes productive work in therapy that leads to greater insight, clearer decision-making, and practical coping strategies.

Joseph’s practice is guided by core values of choice, authenticity, honesty, cultural awareness, and positive regard. He offers a collaborative, respectful approach and invites individuals seeking support to consider taking the next step toward therapy with him.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Joseph Setchel uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy explores meaning, values, and life choices to help individuals facing transitions, identity questions, or a sense of disconnection. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the individual’s own experience and strengths, creating a supportive space where personal goals, self-understanding, and coping skills can grow.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joseph collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve blending techniques from different approaches to create a practical plan tailored to the individual.

Online therapy with Joseph is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work in therapy, access support from home, and adapt the format to what feels most comfortable and effective for the client and the licensed professionals involved.