John Alilovich, LMFT

California · 40 years in practice

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

License and registration

LMFT, California: MFT27006 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1073872115 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About John

John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with four decades of experience. He began his career in county mental health, working extensively with children and families on substance addiction, domestic violence, parenting, and LGBTQ-related concerns. He also started a independent practice early on and has continued providing individual therapy since then.

His approach is warm and personal. He focuses on building a respectful working relationship and sees the client as the expert on their own life.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize clear, practical goals and collaborative problem solving that fit each person's circumstances. John blends emotional work with skill building. He commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore feelings and attachment patterns, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

He also incorporates mindfulness and elements of Internal Family Systems when these methods suit a client’s needs. He has experience across a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety and depression, addiction, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, and challenges related to sexuality and identity.

He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleep and eating struggles, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. John offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort.

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 his approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name underlying emotions and attachment patterns that show up in relationships. Online sessions can be used to gently guide clients to understand how their feelings connect to their behavior and to practice new ways of relating.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that match those values despite difficult thoughts and feelings. In video or text sessions, ACT tools help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try experiments that fit daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections and responses to stress. Work online can include mapping those patterns and rehearsing new relational responses in conversation with the therapist.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, adapting as goals and needs become clearer. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online formats offer flexibility and choice. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter check-ins or stepwise homework easier to fit into a busy day. These options help people keep continuity of care across schedules and locations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with a broad range of issues including relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting, and sexual identity concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The work is warm and collaborative. He listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals and uses approaches that match what the client needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 40 years of clinical experience, including over fifteen years working in county mental health with children and families and many years in independent practice.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices from that state.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions across time zones in English.

What session formats are offered?

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

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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