John Vangerov is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and issues with self esteem. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly and begin to make meaningful changes.
Vangerov draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work in sessions. He supports people coping with life changes, career strain, and caregiver stress, and he addresses intimacy and communication problems. Sessions invite honest talk about feelings, patterns, and options for change.
He also brings experience with trauma and abuse, commitment and codependency concerns, and substance use problems. For people dealing with loss, he offers steady support to process grief and find ways forward. He helps clients recognize unhelpful patterns and test new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and small steps to try between meetings. Vangerov encourages shared decision making about the pace and focus of work. He frames therapy as a practical partnership rather than a lecture.
He practices in California and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches work online
John uses commonly accepted evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and support change. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives through concrete exercises and homework; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and self esteem struggles. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences and strengthening coping skills so people feel steadier after trauma or loss.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life demands, then recommend which methods to try. Plans are reviewed together and adjusted when something does not feel like the right fit.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit a session into a workday or a busy routine. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered. Online work can focus on goal-setting, skill practice, and short check-ins that help keep progress moving between meetings.
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with people facing addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem struggles, stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space for honest talk and practical steps.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, substance use, and family-related stress.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT, which means licensed marriage and family therapist, and he practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.