About Joseph
Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, and life transitions in a straightforward, practical way. He begins by listening to what matters most to each person.
Sessions focus on clear goals and useful tools. Clients can expect help with thinking patterns, coping skills, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem in ways that fit their life.
Background and approach
His clinical work draws on several approaches rather than a single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person's own goals and perspective central to each session.
He also brings elements of existential and psychodynamic thinking when exploring meaning, values, and longer-standing patterns. Mindfulness strategies are added when stress reduction and present-moment focus are needed. Joseph often blends methods to match what a person wants to work on and how they respond.
Joseph trained in psychology and clinical psychology and completed his post-Master's internship before earning licensure in mental health counseling. He practices from Florida and conducts online sessions by video, phone, chat, or text. He works in English and does not take international clients.
People who choose him are offered practical steps, clearer decision-making, and support developing new ways of coping. Joseph aims for therapy that produces more insight, better tools, and real-world improvements in daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience, allowing sessions to follow what feels most important. This approach helps people who need a safe space to sort out priorities and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find practical changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, ADHD-related overwhelm, and building new coping habits.
Existential Therapy helps people examine meaning, values, and life choices when facing big changes or uncertainty. It can be useful for those wrestling with purpose, identity, or major transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust based on what leads to clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning. Clients are invited to give feedback so therapy stays aligned with their needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations where seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can fit brief updates, homework, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules while still using the therapeutic approaches described above.
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What this therapist works with
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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 21 years
- Licensed
- Florida, New Hampshire
- Languages
- English
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