About Joseph
Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings 21 years of experience to his work. He practices in Florida and offers therapy in English. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and other life challenges.
He trained in psychology and clinical psychology, and he earned his counseling license after completing post-master's clinical experience. His style adapts to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Some sessions focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while others look at meaning, values, or present strengths. Sessions often combine practical tools and reflective conversation. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches alongside mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more effective decision-making in daily life. He emphasizes choice, honesty, cultural awareness, and respect in therapy. That means people set the pace and topics, and the work reflects each person's background and values.
Joseph aims for therapy that produces real, observable improvements in coping and insight. People who prefer a flexible mix of exercises, conversations, and short-term planning may find his approach useful. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Joseph often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems.He also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person’s own goals and pace. This approach centers on listening, acceptance, and helping people choose paths that fit their values. A third frequent influence is existential therapy, which helps people tackle questions about meaning, choice, and life transitions when those issues feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, adjusting over time based on how things are going. Goals, preferences, and practical needs guide that choice so the process stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving options for different days and rhythms. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, shorter reflections, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still working toward concrete changes.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- 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