- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and IFS
About John
John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 40 years of clinical experience. He has worked extensively in county mental health settings and in private practice, supporting people through relationship challenges, addiction, parenting stresses, and trauma.
He spent over fifteen years working in the county mental health department with children and families, focusing on substance addiction, domestic violence, marriage and relationship concerns, various forms of abuse, parenting, and LGBTQ families. He has continued those areas of practice in private practice for decades.
John’s approach begins with getting to know each person as an individual. He treats people with respect and sensitivity and works collaboratively to set goals. Sessions aim to identify practical steps that fit a person’s life and values.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems ideas. These approaches are used to help people name hard emotions, shift interaction patterns, and practice different ways of coping.
Clients can expect conversation that focuses on what matters most to them and what they want to change. John and the client decide together which methods feel most useful, and he adjusts the work as goals and needs evolve.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying strong emotions and the interaction patterns that keep people stuck. It helps name feelings and change how people respond to one another or to difficult internal experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it helps people clarify values to guide action. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relational patterns to understand how people connect and react in relationships, which can be useful for attachment wounds and intimacy concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust the methods as therapy progresses. That collaboration helps match the approach to what a person needs at the time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use digital sessions to carry out the same kinds of conversation, exercises, and behavioral practice they use in person, while adapting pacing and homework to everyday life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting strains, and related topics listed in his specialty areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He focuses on getting to know each person and setting goals together. Sessions emphasize respectful conversation and practical steps that fit the client's life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience, including over fifteen years in a county mental health department and many years in private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, noted as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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