Michael Settepani is a licensed counselor with three years of professional experience.
01About Michael
Michael Settepani is a licensed counselor with three years of professional experience. He holds the LPC credential and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) credential and practices in South Carolina. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression.
He helps people handle life changes and build motivation and confidence. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk honestly about thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable rather than intimidating. Michael takes a straightforward, supportive approach in sessions. He listens closely, asks practical questions, and works with each person to set small, clear goals.
Those goals can include improving daily routines, reducing avoidance, or practicing new ways to manage anxious moments. He pays attention to communication patterns and to issues that commonly affect men and young adults. He also supports people dealing with panic attacks, mood shifts, seasonal mood changes, and social anxiety.
Conversations may include skill building, planning for stressful situations, or trying different ways of thinking about problems. Sessions combine encouragement with concrete steps to try between meetings. Michael invites clients to move at a pace that fits them and to take ownership of the changes they want.
He aims to be a steady, practical partner while people work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC015358 · expires September 2026
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 11121 · expires August 2027
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 22247 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1346987773 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Practical approaches for online therapy
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, usable skills. One common approach involves short-term goal setting and behavioral strategies that help break larger problems into small, doable steps; this can help with motivation, daily routines, and managing mood swings. Another approach focuses on anxiety reduction through practice and rehearsal of coping skills, which can reduce avoidance and lessen the intensity of panic or social worry.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Michael will discuss options with each person, consider current needs and goals, and adapt methods over time. Clients and therapist work together to pick strategies that feel practical and realistic for day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quieter check-ins. Live chat or messaging can be useful for short updates, in-the-moment coaching, or busy schedules where a full call is hard to fit in. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions and to keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with active listening and clear steps to try between meetings. The work often centers on skill building and small goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and life transition concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in South Carolina and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials; the LCMHC is noted as a North Carolina credential and the LPC as a South Carolina credential in his record.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
He meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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