Joseph Setchel , LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor holding the credentials LMHC and LCMHC, designations that indicate state licensure to practice as a mental health counselor. He brings 21 years of experience in the mental health field and a steady commitment to practical, person-focused care.

His entry 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. After a brief pause he continued his education at the University of Central Florida, earning a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in 2002. Following a two-year post-Masters internship and a range of practical experience, he was awarded his counseling license in 2007.

Joseph adapts his approach to the needs of each individual. Some clients find Cognitive Behavioral tools useful for addressing negative thoughts and emotions, while others benefit from existential questions that explore meaning and values. He often integrates multiple modalities, including solution-focused strategies, with the aim that therapy produces increased insight, more effective coping strategies, clearer thinking, and improved decision-making. Core values that guide his work include choice, authenticity, honesty, cultural awareness, and positive regard.

He views every client as a unique person shaped by genetics, upbringing, heritage, and culture, and he centers the work on what the client wants to achieve and how they prefer to get there.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and perspectives. It focuses on building a respectful, collaborative relationship so the client can explore feelings, values, and choices in a supportive setting. This approach is useful for people facing life changes, relationship questions, or concerns about identity and self worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping. It offers practical strategies for managing thoughts, improving mood, and developing more effective coping skills.

Existential Therapy invites reflection on meaning, responsibility, and personal values. It can help clients who are confronting big questions about purpose, life transitions, or feelings of emptiness by encouraging honest exploration and clearer decision-making.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Joseph will work with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow clients to engage in consistent care from locations that fit their life, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in everyday contexts.