Therapist profile
John Vangerov, LMFT
LMFT focusing on addictions and family concerns
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- Addictions support
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
About John
John Vangerov is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of professional experience. He helps people facing addictions, family concerns, grief, anxiety, and depression. He also works with those managing major life changes, caregiver stress, and career-related strain.
He focuses on holding a straightforward space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions are practical and conversational. He listens for patterns in relationships and behavior and helps clients try different ways of coping.
Common topics he addresses include relationship problems, intimacy concerns, substance use, loss, and stress from caregiving or blended families. He also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, and commitment issues. He will often steer conversations toward manageable steps and concrete communication strategies.
Across his work he aims for clear planning rather than vague advice. He helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress each meeting. If a person wants to focus on grief, addiction, or family tensions, he works to break those concerns into small, testable actions.
People meet him for practical help with everyday strain at home and work. He prefers direct, steady pacing and an emphasis on what can be tried between sessions. To arrange a first meeting, follow the site's process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful relationship patterns and teaching concrete communication skills to reduce conflict and improve closeness. This helps when family tensions, commitment worries, or codependency are the main concerns.Another frequent method zeroes in on coping strategies for anxiety, grief, and addiction. That involves breaking problems into smaller steps, building routines, and practicing new behaviors between meetings so progress is measurable.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will review your concerns, goals, and what has or has not worked before. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed over time.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use remote sessions to keep steady momentum during life transitions and to support ongoing change.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with addictions, family-related concerns, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and related issues such as attachment and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on clear steps and communication strategies rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience as an LMFT in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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