- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem support
- Social anxiety focus
About Michael
Michael Settepani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with three years of clinical experience. He is licensed in South Carolina and works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like panic attacks, mood problems, seasonal mood shifts, social anxiety and phobia, and challenges young adults often face.
In sessions he encourages clear, direct conversation about current problems and practical steps forward. He aims to reduce overwhelming feelings by breaking issues into manageable parts and trying small changes that fit daily life. Sessions tend to include talking through difficult situations, practicing new ways of responding, and checking what works between meetings.
Michael’s background includes work across settings in the Southeast. His LPC and LCMHC credentials mean he meets state licensure requirements to provide counseling services in South Carolina. He offers care in English and does not take international clients.
People who come to him often want help with social anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood, or life transitions. He asks questions to understand each person’s routines and pressures before suggesting approaches. The focus is on concrete strategies to improve functioning and reduce moments of overwhelm.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. He uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, with exact session cost varying by location.
Approaches used in online sessions
Michael works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. One common approach is problem-focused cognitive work, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and then tests new, more helpful ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for panic symptoms, social anxiety, and negative self-beliefs.Another approach is skills-based practice where clients learn and rehearse specific behaviors or coping methods. This can include short exercises to manage anxiety in social situations, pacing activities across the week to counter low motivation, and steps to handle life changes more steadily.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about the client’s goals, routines, and preferences and then suggest options to try. They check progress together and adjust methods if something isn’t working, keeping the client's needs central to decisions.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time to appointments. These practical benefits often help people maintain regular contact with a therapist while they work on social anxiety, panic, mood, or life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on breaking problems into manageable pieces and trying small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counseling experience working in settings across the Southeast.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in South Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.