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John Alilovich

Compassionate therapist with 40 years experience

LMFT California

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About John

John Alilovich brings four decades of clinical experience to his work as an LMFT in California.

Background and approach

He began his career in county mental health, supporting children and families through challenges including substance addiction, domestic violence, parenting concerns, and LGBTQ family issues, and he has maintained a independent practice alongside that public service for nearly 40 years.

His long experience spans relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar issues, anxiety and stress, addictions, grief, and a broad range of family and identity matters. His approach is warm and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each client is the expert on their own life.

He engages clients collaboratively to set practical goals and develop workable solutions, blending techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with emotion-focused and mindfulness-informed practices. He emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and individualized care to determine which therapeutic methods will best support a client’s needs and goals.

John welcomes international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How his approaches translate to online therapy



John draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing mood and behavior, which can be taught and practiced effectively in remote sessions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; ACT’s exercises and values work adapt well to virtual formats. Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence, focusing on relational patterns and emotional bonds to help people improve connection and trust in relationships, and those conversations can unfold well over video or phone meetings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, and then adapts the mix of methods as therapy progresses so the plan reflects what is most helpful for that individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. These options allow clients to engage in skill-building, values work, and relational exploration in ways that fit their daily life and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with a wide range of issues including relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and family problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career or life purpose concerns.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a warm, person-centered style that emphasizes collaboration and goal-setting, integrating methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside emotion-focused and mindfulness-informed techniques.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He brings 40 years of experience, including many years working in county mental health with children and families and decades in independent practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT practicing in California with the credential listed as CA LMFT MFT27006.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting work with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to his 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