John Llauget

John Llauget is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, grief, anxiety, addiction, and other life changes. He has nearly four decades of experience and approaches each person with patience and practical tools. He aims to learn about each person's situation before recommending specific strategies.

With 39 years in the field, he has worked across settings including psychiatric inpatient care, community outpatient clinics, employee assistance programs, and schools. For the past 20 years he focused on counseling people affected by cancer, helping them cope with illness-related stress and emotional challenges. He has also supported people dealing with chronic pain, caregiver strain, and long-term health issues.

His style centers on getting to know a person and talking clearly about the issues at hand. He teaches concrete coping skills for stress, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem. He uses client-centered methods along with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines.

He has experience treating trauma and has incorporated trauma-focused work into his practice. He also draws on mind-body practices he taught, such as qigong and meditation, to help clients build steadiness and self-control. He mentions martial arts as a way some people use to regain confidence.

People who want a therapist who listens first and offers clear tools may find his approach helpful. He asks about goals, works collaboratively, and emphasizes practical steps that fit everyday life.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. The goal is to make space for someone to describe their concerns and priorities, and then to shape sessions around what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger. EMDR, when used, is a trauma-focused approach that involves guided processing of distressing memories and can help people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist starts by learning about goals, symptoms, and daily routines, and then suggests methods that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist review what is working and adjust the plan together as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. Some formats may use less bandwidth or be shorter for quick check-ins, which can help when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can guide clients on which approach and session rhythm will best match their goals.