Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 40 years of clinical experience. He spent over a decade working in county mental health settings, and has continued in independent practice for many years. John draws on long experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, addiction, grief, anger, and life changes.
He describes his style as warm and personal. Sessions focus on getting to know each person as an individual and building goals together.
Background and approach
He treats people with sensitivity and respect while helping them identify practical steps forward. In session John uses a mix of approaches to match individual needs. He often brings in techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and clarify valued action.
He also draws from Attachment-Based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and emotional connection. People come to him for many concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and intimacy issues. He also works with those facing career questions, self-esteem struggles, and grief.
John helps people explore patterns, manage strong emotions, and build new ways of coping. John aims to work collaboratively so clients feel heard and understood. He helps set realistic goals and practices skills between sessions.
His long experience offers a steady presence for people looking to make practical changes in their daily lives.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- 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 lists
- 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
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
John commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values while also learning to step back from unhelpful thoughts. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or anger. Attachment-Based ideas inform his work on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current emotional responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as you learn what helps. This is a collaborative process where you and the therapist choose strategies that feel useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for deep conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, grief, ADHD, and related life adjustments.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and personal, focusing on getting to know the individual and building goals together with respect and sensitivity.
What is his background and experience?
He has 40 years of clinical experience, including over fifteen years in county mental health and many years in independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.