Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic, LPC
Experienced therapist focused on stories and skills
Details
| Name | Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Croatian, Serbian |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Zvonka
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic brings three decades of clinical experience to her work in Texas. She holds a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and uses that background to help people talk through hard moments.
Dr. Jakopovic listens carefully and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and substance concerns.
She also supports people facing relationship strain, intimacy questions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, and big life changes.
Background and approach
Her practice includes attention to caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, and end-of-life topics. Her style is collaborative and direct. She draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to understand how life stories shape present difficulties.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adds tools for changing thoughts and behaviors when those patterns cause distress. Sessions often focus on clear goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings. Dr.
Jakopovic uses conversation, reflection, and targeted skills to help people manage impulses, repair communication, and restore a sense of purpose. She works with individual adults and adolescents across a range of concerns. She offers therapy in English, Croatian, and Serbian.
Online formats include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Zvonka works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Zvonka among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Zvonka among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Zvonka among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Zvonka among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Zvonka among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Zvonka directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Zvonka directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work translates online
Dr. Jakopovic uses Narrative Therapy to help people revisit the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, gently separating problems from the person. That approach can help with identity, life purpose, guilt, shame, and family-of-origin concerns. Client-Centered Therapy shapes a warm, listening-focused space where the client leads the pace and the therapist follows, which often helps people feel understood and heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides clear steps and exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and impulse control.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, then try methods that fit the client's situation. Adjustments happen over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match each person's life. Video is good for full conversation and nonverbal cues, phone can work with lower bandwidth, live chat allows shorter check-ins during a busy day, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options aim to make consistent care more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction issues. Relationship strain, intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and life transitions are also within her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She blends Narrative and Client-Centered ideas with cognitive-behavioral tools to create practical, goal-focused sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has about 30 years of clinical experience and holds a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. Her work has included individual and group counseling in varied settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is a Texas LPC. Her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Croatian, and Serbian. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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