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John Alilovich, LMFT

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John

John Alilovich is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with four decades of clinical experience. He began his career working more than fifteen years in a county mental health department serving children and families, and has maintained a independent practice throughout his professional life.

Background and approach

Over the years he has worked with a broad range of concerns including relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT and parenting. His therapeutic approach combines warmth and personal attention with practical goal-setting.

He listens for each client's priorities and treats people as the experts on their own lives, collaborating to shape treatment plans that fit individual circumstances. John draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotion-focused work, alongside attachment-informed thinking and mindfulness techniques, selecting interventions that match each person’s needs and goals.

Clients can expect respectful, sensitive care aimed at creating workable solutions for real-life challenges. He emphasizes collaboration, clarity about goals, and flexibility in choosing approaches that support lasting change and improved functioning.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and mood, making it useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve current relationships and emotional regulation, which can support work on intimacy and trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor interventions from these methods to fit what feels most useful. This means approaches can be blended and adjusted over time rather than applied rigidly.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in therapy from varied locations, maintain continuity during busy periods, and choose the communication style that best supports progress and accessibility.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with a wide range of issues such as relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, ADHD, and many family and life transition topics.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is warm and personal, emphasizing collaboration and listening to the client as the expert on their life while developing practical goals and solutions together.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of experience, including more than fifteen years working for a county mental health department and decades in independent practice.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT MFT27006 and practices from that state.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside his immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
He offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What John can help with

John Alilovich works with clients on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, and compassion fatigue.

John works with children and families.

John focused on areas of substance addiction and domestic violence.

How John approaches therapy

John's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

John is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 40 years of clinical experience.