Welcome to BetterHelp . I commend you in reaching out to our platform for assistance. We are established professional counselors working with people with a variety of issues. Our mission is to make counseling affordable , accessible, and convenient. My name is John A. Llauget. I hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Educational Specialist degree from University of South Florida. I also am licensed as Mental Health Counselor in Florida and licensed as Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. My career in mental health began in 1977 working in a psychiatric hospital ; and later as outpatient therapist in a community health center working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I also worked as an employee assistance counselor (EAP), school counselor, associate professor at international university, and court evaluator for guardianship cases. For the last 20 years , I worked as cancer counselor with population of oncology clients helping them cope with illness, stress, and emotional issues. I've maintained an interest in martial arts, using traditional Okinawan karate to help clients develop self esteem and self control. Later as I worked with the elderly, I taught Qigong ( body/mind exercise ) and meditation classes to improve the health of my clients. My therapeutic style centers around getting to know a person better and talk more explicitly about issues before making any therapeutic recommendations. I also am a strong advocate for teaching ' tools' for coping with stress and emotional difficulties. I've also gained training in trauma treatment because we know now that it is prevalent in our life experiences. I value compassion, persistence, and patience in working towards change. Please call or text if you have any questions. I check my messages twice daily; once in am and once in pm. But I am unavailable on Sundays. I look forward to working with you. Research suggests that you will know if you are with the 'right' counselor after two sessions. I value your time and want to use it productively.
Sincerely, John
Additional areas of focus: Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy
FL LMHC MH1494
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He is attentive, considerate of my feelings, meets my needs
Written on Dec 28, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
John has been a major help in my journey of healing.
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 months
John is fantastic: insightful and wise. Inspiring.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with John for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
John is the best!
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
John is a great therapist. He listens carefully to everything and provides thoughtful and actionable feedback and advice. His mindfulness and meditation approaches have been very helpful to me, and I feel that these types of approaches have been more beneficial than others I have tried. He clearly has a wealth of experience both professionally and personally that he applies to each session and topic. I would recommend John to anyone who is looking for a different way of changing habits and building strong coping skills for anxiety and stress.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating but I feel so blessed to have found the right one. John is the best!!! He is caring, informed, and an attentive listener. He is such a support and has helped me change my life for the better.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd