John Gilbert, LMFT
California · 30 years in practice
John Gilbert is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who uses hypnotherapy alongside talk-based approaches.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 37413 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1225226434 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- 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 Gilbert is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who uses hypnotherapy alongside talk-based approaches. He aims to help people feel less stuck and regain control when stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes get in the way. John draws on three decades of clinical work that span public mental health and independent practice.
He blends straightforward conversation with focused techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are adaptable to each person’s needs and goals. He commonly helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, ADHD, chronic pain, and mood problems.
John works with issues linked to family of origin, communication problems, and life purpose questions. In session he mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused planning. Hypnotherapy is offered as another option when clients want to address habits, anxiety, or pain from a different angle.
Treatment plans are shaped together and revised over time to fit what’s working. John notes that certain documents beyond treatment verification may require specific licensure acceptance. He will discuss documentation needs early to make sure any paperwork meets outside requirements.
The aim is steady progress toward clearer thinking and better daily functioning.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Workplace issues
Approaches John names
- Hypnotherapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
John uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to orient online sessions around what matters most to each person. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building understanding so clients can speak freely about worries and goals. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors, and helps people try new ways of reacting to stress, anxiety, or low mood.He also offers hypnotherapy as an option for clients who want to work on habits, anxiety reduction, or pain management with guided relaxation and focused suggestion. Choice of methods is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which approaches to try, and adjust the plan based on how things are progressing.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging offer flexibility for brief coaching, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and stay consistent with treatment.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does John typically address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, chronic pain, and related life changes.
What is John’s therapy style like?
His approach combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused planning. Hypnotherapy is available as an additional option when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
John brings 30 years of professional experience that include work in state hospital settings and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from California.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and John accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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