- Stress and anxiety
- Practical skill-building
- Parenting support
About James
James "Chad" Settle is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. He combines long-term experience in regional social work with a faith-informed outlook and a focus on practical help. He aims to help people reduce stress, manage anxiety, and rebuild confidence as they face life changes.
Chad spent many years working across child welfare, school systems, courts, and local health organizations in southern Kentucky. That background means he is familiar with how social services and schools operate and how those systems can affect daily life.
In sessions he favors straightforward conversations and skill-building. He helps people name what feels hard, try concrete ways to cope, and track small changes over time. He also supports parents navigating parenting challenges and those adjusting after adoption or foster care situations.
Chad also works with concerns tied to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, body image, and relationship patterns like codependency and communication problems. He brings a practical focus to anger, self-esteem, and coping with big transitions.
People who connect well with him often want a down-to-earth approach, an emphasis on strengths, and help making steps they can use at home. He describes his work as compassionate and focused on measurable growth through support and skill development.
How evidence-based techniques guide online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning new skills and changing unhelpful patterns. Behavioral approaches teach practical actions to reduce anxiety and manage stress, such as paced breathing and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. Problem-solving methods break big issues into smaller tasks and help people try realistic solutions one at a time.Another common technique emphasizes improving communication and relationship patterns. This involves noticing recurring interactions, practicing clearer requests, and developing boundaries to reduce conflict and resentment. These approaches can help with parenting challenges, codependency, and blended-family stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. Discuss practical needs and scheduling when you first connect so sessions fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chad help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He takes a down-to-earth, practical approach that focuses on conversation and skill-building. Sessions emphasize small, measurable changes and concrete coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. His background also includes many years working in regional social work and mental health settings in Kentucky.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCSW and practices in Kentucky. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided: LCSW.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.