John Alilovich , LMFT

John Alilovich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with four decades of clinical experience in California. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he has combined long-term public service and private practice work to support children, adults, and families through complex challenges. For over fifteen years he worked within the county mental health department focusing on children and families, addressing substance addiction, domestic violence, relationship and marriage difficulties, various forms of abuse, parenting concerns, and the needs of LGBTQ families.

Alongside that public work he has maintained a private practice for many years, bringing a broad range of experience to individual and family therapy. His approach is warm and personal, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. He collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals and to identify practical solutions tailored to their values and circumstances. He engages with sensitivity, respect, and a focus on building a therapeutic relationship that supports change.

Clinically he draws on multiple modalities including Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients manage symptoms, repair relationships, and navigate life transitions. He aims to match techniques to each person’s needs so that therapy is effective and personally relevant.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and navigating major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early bonding patterns, helping individuals and families understand how attachment influences current connection and emotional responses, which can be helpful for relationship and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers structured tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John Alilovich works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and he adapts interventions over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and brief support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across distances, and access consistent support when addressing relationship, trauma, or mood concerns.