Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How James works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James "Chad" Settle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in Kentucky. He brings eight years of clinical experience to his work and describes a faith-informed background and long connection to the region. Chad focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, and the practical strains of parenting and life transitions.
He also supports people who face adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, body image issues, attachment and blended family challenges, and related problems.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help clients build coping skills and reduce overwhelm. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what people can do between sessions to feel steadier and more capable. Chad draws on years of work with Kentucky schools, courts, child welfare, health and nonprofit partners.
That background shapes his understanding of systems, paperwork, and the real-life hurdles clients describe when they seek change. People who do well with his style often want clear steps and steady support rather than abstract talk. He aims to help people strengthen relationships, manage difficult emotions like anger, and move toward everyday improvements that matter.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches and online options for managing strong emotions
James "Chad" Settle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom relief and skill building. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for managing anger and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to handle triggering moments. Another approach concentrates on improving communication and relationship patterns, helping people express needs clearly and set healthier boundaries in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust strategies when something is not helping. Together they decide which methods fit the client's needs, values, and pace rather than relying on one fixed method.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and run longer sessions, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework review, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent help without long travel or scheduling hurdles.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does Chad commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, parenting strains, and coping with life changes. He also addresses adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and skill focused, with clear steps to try between meetings. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and build everyday coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His background includes work with Kentucky schools, courts, child welfare, health services, and nonprofits.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients located in Kentucky.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do costs and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.