- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment work
About John
John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 40 years of experience. He has worked in county mental health and in private practice, supporting people with relationship challenges, addiction, abuse, parenting concerns, LGBTQ issues, and a wide range of mood and stress problems.
John spent over fifteen years with a county mental health department working with children and families while also building his private practice. That mix of public and private work shaped how he approaches common problems like substance use, domestic violence, and relationship conflict.
His style is personal and straightforward. He focuses on getting to know each person as an individual and treating them with respect. Sessions are collaborative: client and therapist set goals together and try practical ways to reach them.
John draws on therapies that help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and make concrete changes. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles when useful.
He also addresses concerns often tied to life stages and identity, such as career uncertainty, grief, parenting stress, and questions about intimacy. For people facing complicated family histories or life changes, he works to identify workable steps forward.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing different ways of responding. It is useful for mood, anxiety, sleep, and coping skills.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, or another method fits the situation and adjust as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online meetings can also help people join from different time zones, which supports international clients. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and emotion regulation skills for an online setting, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when you schedule the first session.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, parenting stress, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He takes a personal, collaborative approach and focuses on getting to know each person. Clients and he set goals together and try practical steps in sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical work, including over fifteen years in a county mental health department and decades in private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the credential LMFT and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and works in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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