- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed work
About Zvonka
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. She has worked with adults and adolescents in a variety of settings and focuses on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns, including anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addictions.
She uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. That can mean talking through what leads to angry outbursts, practicing ways to calm down in the moment, and examining patterns that keep resentment or frustration alive. Sessions also look at relationship dynamics, communication problems, and how life changes or illness affect emotions.
Dr. Jakopovic draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Narrative and existential ideas are used to examine the stories people tell about themselves and their choices.
Her background includes individual and group counseling, training in trauma-informed work, and long experience with end-of-life and caregiving stress. That experience informs how she addresses complex feelings such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented when needed. She helps people develop practical tools to manage strong emotions, repair communication, and make clearer decisions about relationships and life direction.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Jakopovic commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with people online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client so they can name feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety repeating and teaches concrete skills to respond differently.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That could mean more skills practice, deeper narrative work, or a focus on relationship communication depending on the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce the need to travel. Those practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they work on managing anger, improving communication, and coping with life changes.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Croatian, Serbian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using talk therapy, skill practice, and reflection to change reactions and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual and group settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Croatian, and Serbian.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when you book.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.