About John Amado
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Depression
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
EMDR
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know John Amado
My name is John A. Llauget. I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of South Florida. My career in mental health began in 1977, working in a psychiatric hospital; later, I served as an outpatient therapist in a community mental health center, working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I was licensed in Florida in 1986 as a Mental Health Counselor and have maintained my license since that date. I have also worked as an employee assistance counselor, school counselor, associate professor at an international university, and court evaluator for guardianship cases. For 20 years, I worked as a cancer counselor with oncology clients, helping them cope with illness, stress, and emotional distress.
Additionally, I have maintained a practice and interest in Traditional Okinawan Uechi-Ryu, earning a Master's rank in that system of training. I have used martial training with children and adolescents to develop self-control and self-esteem. Later, when I began working with an elderly population and clients dealing with physical limitations, I taught Qigong and Mindfulness Meditation as ways to improve their health, well-being, and ability to cope with stress. My therapeutic style centers around getting to know a client, developing trust, and talking more explicitly about issues before making any recommendations. I am a strong advocate of evidence-based treatments and teaching tools to cope with stress and emotional difficulties. I have gained training in trauma treatment because we now know that trauma is prevalent in our life experiences. I value compassion, persistence, and patience in working toward change. I look forward to working with you. I also value your time and want to use it productively in assisting you to reach your therapeutic goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My goal is to develop a collaborative relationship with you. That is a working and trusting relationship in which you feel safe and understood. I want to target your most pressing issues and identify your therapeutic goals towards change. I expect that you will acquire useful tools to help cope with stress and emotional difficulties. And I want you to be satisfied in our work together.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- University of South Florida, MEd in Counseling
NPI number
1275151433
How soon can I make an appointment with John Amado?
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Is John Amado accepting new patients?
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Does John Amado accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with John Amado online?
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What practice does John Amado work with?
John Amado works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see John Amado?
John Amado frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for John Amado on their profile.
What languages does John Amado speak?
John Amado speaks English.