- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Gottman Method
About Zvonka
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also addresses family of origin issues and intimacy-related struggles. She communicates in English, Croatian, and Serbian and accepts international clients.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns that come from the family they grew up in. She talks through roles, expectations, and repeated reactions that keep showing up in adult life. Conversations are practical and focused on what to try between meetings.
Her background includes long experience in individual and group counseling and training in several therapy approaches. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
She also brings existential perspectives that encourage people to consider meaning, choices, and responsibilities in their lives. For relationship concerns she uses elements of the Gottman Method to look at interaction patterns and repair steps.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. People looking to change how family history shapes current behavior will find concrete tools, communication strategies, and ways to manage strong emotions. The focus is on practical steps you can use day to day.
How her methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach focus on the person's priorities and helping them name what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Practically, CBT in online sessions involves identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and assigning short exercises between meetings to practice skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to use. That collaborative process can include mixing client-centered listening, CBT techniques, or relationship-focused steps when relevant.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for fitting counseling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Remote meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule sessions during weekday breaks, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into your routine and what to expect at the first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Croatian, Serbian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship concerns, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation to focus on what matters to the person and combines that with cognitive behavioral tools for changing thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of counseling experience working with adults and adolescents in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and provides services from that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Croatian, and Serbian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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