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About James
James "Chad" Settle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Settle grew up in Kentucky and has worked in the state’s social work and mental health systems. His background includes work with child welfare cases, interactions with the Kentucky court system, and collaborations with local schools and community health organizations. That experience informs how he approaches everyday problems adults bring to therapy.
In sessions he tends to be direct and practical. He helps people identify stress patterns and build clearer ways of handling anger and anxiety. For parents and caregivers he offers concrete steps to reduce overwhelm and manage common parenting pressures.
He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and body image. He works with issues tied to commitment, control, codependency, and communication problems.
People looking for help with life transitions or with mood and behavioral concerns can expect straightforward discussion and focus on skills that can be put into use between meetings. Sessions aim to strengthen coping and decision-making rather than rely on abstract theory.
To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
James "Chad" Settle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common set of techniques helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace those patterns with clearer, more balanced thoughts; this can reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Another practical approach focuses on building emotion regulation and behavioral skills so people can better handle anger, stress, and parenting challenges in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation shapes session goals and the specific skills practiced between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in real-life settings and follow up on progress between appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-oriented work that focuses on clear steps for managing emotions and daily challenges. Sessions emphasize actionable coping strategies rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as an LCSW working in Kentucky’s social work and mental health settings. His background includes work with courts, schools, and community organizations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices in that state. The credential listed is KY LCSW.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.