John Llauget

John Llauget is a seasoned mental health professional based in Florida who brings 39 years of clinical experience to his work. He earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of South Florida.

He is licensed to practice mental health counseling in Florida (license MH1494) and also holds licensure as a professional counselor in Alabama. His career began in 1977 in a psychiatric hospital and expanded to outpatient work at a community health center serving children, adolescents, families, and adults.

Over the years he has served in a variety of roles including employee assistance program counselor, school counselor, associate professor at an international university, and court evaluator for guardianship cases. For the past 20 years he has focused on cancer counseling, supporting oncology clients as they cope with illness, stress, and related emotional concerns.

John has long maintained an interest in martial arts, incorporating traditional Okinawan karate to help clients build self-esteem and self-control. While working with older adults he taught Qigong and meditation to promote overall well-being. His therapeutic approach emphasizes getting to know each person and discussing issues openly before making recommendations, and he prioritizes teaching practical coping tools for stress and emotional difficulties.

He has also pursued training in trauma treatment and values compassion, persistence, and patience when working toward change. John monitors messages twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, and is unavailable on Sundays. He encourages prospective clients to use time productively and notes that research suggests many people know whether a therapist is the right fit after two sessions.