Joseph Setchel

Joseph Setchel is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with over 21 years of experience in the mental health field. He began his pursuit of helping professions in 1995 at Stetson University and earned a Bachelor of Psychology with a minor in Music in 1999.

After a short break, he returned to academic training at the University of Central Florida and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in 2002. Following a two-year post-Master’s internship and several years of applied clinical work, he received his professional license in mental health counseling in 2007.

Joseph adapts his therapeutic approach to the individual. Some people benefit from cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and emotions, while others respond better to more existential perspectives. He typically integrates multiple modalities, including solution-focused therapy, tailoring interventions to the client’s goals and preferences.

His practice emphasizes practical outcomes: increased insight, improved coping skills, clearer decision-making, and enhanced emotional regulation. Core values that guide his work include honoring client choice, fostering authenticity and honesty, maintaining cultural awareness, and offering positive regard.

Joseph works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder. He is licensed to practice mental health counseling in both Florida and New Hampshire and brings more than two decades of clinical experience to his work.