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Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic

Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 30+ years of experience

Compassionate support for life’s difficult changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English, Croatian, Serbian
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 60904
NPI
1457590259

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Relationship focus
  • Geriatric concerns

About Zvonka

Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic is an LPC with nearly 30 years of experience supporting people through life’s harder moments. She practices in Texas and works with adults and adolescents facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She also focuses on issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiving, serious illness, and end-of-life conversations.

Dr. Jakopovic uses straightforward, calm conversations to help people sort through difficult feelings and decisions. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. She helps clients build skills for coping with mood shifts, managing stress, improving communication, and navigating major life changes.

Her background includes graduate study in marriage and family counseling and long experience leading both individual and group work. She brings multiple therapeutic approaches to each case, so treatment is adjusted to the person rather than fitted to a single method. Language options include English, Croatian, and Serbian, and she accepts international clients.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative style. The therapist listens first, then helps set clear steps toward the client’s goals. Work may include talking through painful events, practicing new ways of thinking, or trying different communication skills with loved ones.

If you want to begin, there is a short matching questionnaire to complete before scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary by location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Croatian, Serbian

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Jakopovic commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a safe space where people can explore feelings and choices, which helps with self-esteem, grief, and relationship questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and teach concrete coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is gradual and tailored to what a client needs at each step.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support ongoing work with caregiving challenges, aging-related concerns, or coping with chronic illness by keeping therapy accessible across locations.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Dr. Jakopovic help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, and other mood and life-change concerns. Aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, cancer, and end-of-life topics are also listed focus areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set goals and practical steps using talk therapy and skill practice.

What is her professional background?

She has almost 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual and group settings and holds graduate degrees in marriage and family counseling.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Croatian, and Serbian, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking to be sure they match your needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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