John Alilovich, LMFT

Therapist in California

John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with four decades of clinical work.

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Licensed inCalifornia
LicenseMFT27006
NPI 1073872115
Experience40+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About John

John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with four decades of clinical work. He has a long history in county mental health and independent practice, and he brings that breadth of experience to sessions. John aims to meet people where they are and help them find practical ways forward.

He focuses on relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction. He also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, career questions, and life changes.

Background and approach

Additional areas of attention include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, abandonment, and challenges related to neurodiversity. John’s style is warm and personable. He treats each person as the expert on their life and works collaboratively to set goals.

Sessions tend to mix talk, skill-building, and gentle reflection so people can try new ways of coping between appointments. Clinically, he draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Those methods are used flexibly to match a person's needs rather than applied in a one-size-fits-all way.

He has practical experience with issues that touch families, parenting, adoption, and LGBT concerns, rooted in many years of public and personal work. John emphasizes clear, respectful conversation and steady problem solving throughout the therapeutic process.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License MFT27006 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1073872115 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Codependency
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches John names

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Online support

How attachment work and practical therapies translate online

John uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns; this helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship problems are a concern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and take action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration so the person feels heard and understood.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. John will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. If something doesn’t feel right, he and the client can adjust the plan together to find a better fit.

Online sessions can be convenient for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and emotional work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or shorter coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to keep regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel commitments.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does John commonly address?

He works with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, and stress. He also focuses on addictions, grief, parenting, and life transitions.

What is his general therapy style like?

His approach is warm and personal, emphasizing collaboration. He treats people as experts on their lives and helps set goals together.

How much clinical experience does he have?

John has about 40 years of clinical work, including long-term county mental health experience and independent practice.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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