John Llauget, LMHC

John Llauget is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 39 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and a range of life challenges. John takes a practical approach and focuses on learning what matters to each person before suggesting steps forward.

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. His career began in 1977 in a psychiatric hospital and later expanded to outpatient care, employee assistance programs, school counseling, and higher education teaching. He has also worked as a court evaluator for guardianship cases.

For the past two decades John has specialized in counseling people affected by cancer, helping them cope with illness-related stress and emotional strain. He has experience teaching Qigong and meditation to older adults and has incorporated martial arts concepts to help build self-esteem and self-control.

In sessions John prefers to get to know a person and talk clearly about concerns before recommending tools or techniques. He emphasizes practical coping skills for stress and emotion management and brings patience and persistence to the therapeutic process.

John has training in trauma-focused care and uses approaches suited to each person’s needs. He communicates in English and works with clients in Florida, and he accepts international clients as well.

How John’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s priorities. It means the therapist follows the client’s pace, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that uses guided attention to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional hold.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. John aims to learn about a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods that fit. He works collaboratively so adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during stressful periods. Some formats also make shorter or phone-based check-ins possible when a quick update is needed. Ask about available session types and scheduling when you complete the intake questionnaire.