Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC

Joseph Setchel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. He holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and brings a long history of training and clinical work to his practice.

His path into helping professions began in 1995 at Stetson University, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in music in 1999. After a brief pause he returned to academics at the University of Central Florida, earning a master’s degree in clinical psychology in 2002. Following a two-year post-Masters internship and extensive practical experience, he received his counseling license in 2007.

Joseph’s therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual. Some clients benefit from cognitive behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns, while others find value in existential work. He often integrates multiple modalities, including solution-focused methods, client-centered care, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, selecting the combination that best supports a person’s goals. He views counseling as a productive process meant to foster increased insight, more effective coping strategies, greater clarity, and improved decision-making. His core values in practice include choice, authenticity, honesty, cultural awareness, and positive regard.

Joseph emphasizes that every person is unique, shaped by genetics, upbringing, heritage, and cultural background. He notes that arriving on the platform.com can be an important first step, and he welcomes the opportunity to meet prospective clients and take next steps together.