Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic , LPC

Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic brings three decades of clinical work to adults and adolescents facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and a wide range of life transitions. She earned master and doctoral degrees in Marriage and Family Counseling and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting formal licensure to provide counseling in Texas. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has extensive experience offering both individual and group counseling across diverse settings.

Often called Dr. J, she focuses on helping people build practical psychological tools to manage complicated feelings and difficult situations, whether those arise from caregiving stresses, chronic or terminal health concerns, family and couple conflicts, or changes such as divorce and immigration. Her approach draws on established clinical methods to address symptoms of mood disorders, trauma and posttraumatic stress, substance-related concerns, and challenges with self-esteem, intimacy, and communication.

Her work aims to support clients through concrete coping strategies and collaborative treatment planning so they can move toward clearer purpose and improved functioning. She welcomes conversations that explore personal history, present difficulties, and the goals that matter most to each person.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and regaining confidence after loss or trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills practice. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

The Gottman Method targets relationship dynamics by improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional connection, making it suited to couples and family work that involves intimacy or ongoing relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make consistent care more accessible for those managing caregiving responsibilities, health limitations, work schedules, or international time zones. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to support ongoing progress and practical skill development.