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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Men's issues focus
About Michael
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with three years of professional experience in South Carolina. Michael Settepani helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and adjustments to life change. He works with young adult issues and mood-related concerns including panic attacks and seasonal affective disorder.
Michael prefers straightforward conversations. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier day to day. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying small changes to try, and checking what is or isn’t working. Communication skills and managing anxiety are common topics he addresses.
He also pays attention to problems that affect men specifically and to social anxiety and phobias. That can mean practicing interaction skills, problem-solving around difficult situations, and planning steps to reduce panic symptoms. Michael will discuss goals and next steps in plain language during sessions.
Clients can expect a direct, collaborative style that emphasizes clear goals and gradual progress. He asks about each person’s daily routines and makes suggestions that fit their life. The therapist aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable tasks and monitoring progress together.
Michael holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC as noted, and practices in South Carolina. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm the session formats he currently offers to ensure they match your needs.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on teaching practical skills. For example, cognitive strategies help people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and test more balanced ideas. These techniques are often used for anxiety and low mood and involve short exercises and homework between meetings.Behavioral approaches concentrate on changing actions that maintain problems. That can include planning gradual exposure for social anxiety or scheduling pleasant activities to counter low mood. These methods aim to build new habits through repeated practice and small steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns and goals, then suggest methods to try. You and he will adjust the plan together based on what helps and what doesn’t.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm which session formats are offered before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks more efficiently. Licensed professionals generally tailor how they use these techniques to fit daily life and scheduling constraints.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, SAD, social anxiety, communication problems, and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, collaborative approach that focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions typically involve talking through problems and trying small, manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience. That experience includes work with mood disorders and anxiety-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina. The credential abbreviations have been provided as stated.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with him before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing in your area.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to his initial scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.