John Llauget , LMHC

John Llauget is a licensed mental health professional with a long history of work across clinical and community settings. He holds a master of arts in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of South Florida - an advanced professional degree beyond the master level. He is credentialed as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has also held licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama.

His career in mental health spans many roles, including work in psychiatric inpatient care, outpatient community health centers, employee assistance programs, school counseling, and academic teaching. For two decades he has focused on oncology counseling, supporting people coping with cancer, illness-related stress, and the emotional challenges that accompany chronic conditions and caregiving responsibilities.

John integrates practical coping skills with a person-focused therapeutic style. He emphasizes getting to know each individual and discussing concerns in depth before recommending specific interventions. He is trained in trauma treatment and values compassion, persistence, and patience while helping clients build tools for managing stress, relationships, mood, sleep, and life transitions.

Outside of traditional talk therapy he has used martial arts training to support self-esteem and self-control and has taught Qigong and meditation to improve mind-body well being for older adults. He typically checks messages twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, and is unavailable on Sundays. He notes research that suggests many people recognize a good therapeutic fit after two sessions and seeks to use time with clients in a productive, respectful way.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

John uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client s experiences and goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help individuals explore their concerns and clarify what they want to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. CBT emphasizes skill building and step-by-step change that many people find useful for everyday challenges.

EMDR is applied when trauma memories are contributing to ongoing distress. Through guided processing, EMDR helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and supports adaptive information processing, which can ease symptoms tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods to suit each person s situation rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support ongoing communication between sessions, and increase accessibility for clients who cannot attend in-person appointments.