John Llauget, LMHC

John Llauget, LMHC, welcomes people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and other life challenges. He brings nearly four decades of experience to the room and aims to help people feel heard and get practical tools they can use right away. He works with concerns such as trauma, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD-related struggles.

John begins by getting to know a person and understanding what matters most to them. He speaks plainly and asks direct questions before suggesting a path forward. He teaches coping skills and stress-management tools that clients can practice between sessions. He also uses mindfulness exercises and movement-based practices learned from his work with martial arts and qigong.

His background includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of South Florida. He is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Over his career he has worked in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient community centers, employee assistance programs, schools, and universities.

For the past 20 years he focused on counseling people affected by cancer, helping them manage illness-related stress and emotions. He has also supported caregivers and people living with chronic pain or long-term health conditions. He values compassion, patience, and steady effort when helping people make changes.

John describes therapy as a collaborative process. He believes many people know if a therapist is the right fit after a couple of sessions and aims to make session time practical and useful.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps people clarify goals so sessions feel focused and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process past traumatic memories through guided procedures and can reduce the emotional intensity tied to those memories.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with a person about what they want to change, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. Many people try a couple of strategies early on to see what feels most useful.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep continuity of care if they move or travel. Licensed professionals adapt these therapeutic methods to remote sessions so people can practice skills and get support from wherever they are.