- Strength building
- Practical steps
- Local Kentucky focus
About James
James "Chad" Settle is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Kentucky. He draws on years of experience in social work and mental health to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life changes. He frames care around practical steps and steady support rather than jargon.
Chad grew up in Kentucky and has long worked with local systems, including courts, schools, health organizations, and nonprofit groups. That background informs how he talks through problems and connects people with realistic options. He uses everyday language and aims for straightforward goals.
In sessions he focuses on building strengths and workable skills. Expect conversation that identifies small changes you can try between meetings. He pays attention to how life circumstances, caregiving responsibilities, and attachment needs affect daily coping.
He also brings attention to issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, blended family and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image. These topics come up alongside more common concerns like communication problems, codependency, and control issues.
People often come for help with transitions or for steady support when things feel out of balance. Chad emphasizes measurable steps and compassion while helping people move toward better day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach helps people learn coping strategies for stress and anxiety by teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving steps to use when feelings escalate. Another approach concentrates on improving communication and boundaries, showing how to phrase needs and set limits so relationships feel more manageable. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what proves helpful for the person. Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten time spent traveling, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. It can also reduce the need to arrange extra childcare or long commutes. Talk through scheduling needs during the intake so sessions match your rhythms and goals.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Chad address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works on topics like adoption and foster care and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize practical steps and strength building. The approach uses clear language and focuses on measurable changes you can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of documented experience in the therapist role. He has long experience working with regional schools, courts, and nonprofit organizations.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Kentucky and holds the credential LCSW from Kentucky. Sessions and coordination reflect regional familiarity.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current rates when you start the intake process.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.