John Llauget

John Llauget is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. He works to create a clear picture of each person’s situation before suggesting ways forward. John draws on many years of practice to offer straightforward tools for coping and self-control.

He earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and an educational specialist degree from the University of South Florida. John holds the LMHC credential for Florida. He has worked in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health settings since 1977, and has experience in school counseling and employee assistance programs.

For the past two decades John focused on counseling people affected by cancer, helping them manage stress, illness-related emotions, and practical concerns. He has also worked with people experiencing trauma, chronic pain, caregiver strain, and health-related disability. His background includes roles as an associate professor and court evaluator, which shaped his practical, plainspoken approach.

In sessions he emphasizes getting to know the person first and talking directly about the main problems. He teaches simple coping skills, mindfulness exercises, and behavior strategies people can use between meetings. He also brings breathing, movement, and meditative practices learned from qigong and martial arts when appropriate.

John values patience, persistence, and respectful collaboration. He suggests most people can tell if a counselor is the right fit after a couple of sessions, and he aims to use time efficiently while helping clients build better self-control and emotional balance.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person and their goals before suggesting steps to take. It helps people who want a respectful, paced process and collaborative decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying small experiments to change them; it can be useful for anxiety, anger, sleep, and mood problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that works with painful memories and the reactions they trigger.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try approaches that match your needs. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for steadier check-ins during transitions or medical treatment. Some people find phone or video visits easier for shorter check-ins, while others use longer sessions for skills practice and processing. A clinician will help tailor session length and frequency to what fits your schedule and goals.