Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic , LPC

Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic brings three decades of clinical experience to her work with adolescents and adults, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, depression, addiction, and a wide range of life transitions. She is known professionally as Dr. J and draws on advanced training in marriage and family counseling, holding both a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. In addition to her doctorate she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a state credential that authorizes clinical practice - and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, reflecting focused training in trauma assessment and treatment.

Her background includes extensive experience providing both individual and group counseling across a variety of clinical settings. Dr. Jakopovic combines client-centered listening with structured therapeutic techniques to help clients develop practical psychological tools for managing complicated feelings, rebuilding relationships, coping with illness or caregiving demands, and addressing issues such as anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also works with family systems, intimacy-related concerns, and end-of-life and hospice-related adjustment.

Dr. Jakopovic emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that honors each person’s story while offering evidence-informed strategies for change. She aims to support clients as they identify goals, face obstacles, and build skills for more satisfying and resilient lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic

Dr. Jakopovic uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps with issues related to self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns by emphasizing empathy and collaborative goal-setting. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with chronic health issues. Finally, Existential Therapy is included when deeper questions about meaning, choice, and life purpose arise, assisting clients facing grief, major life changes, or end-of-life concerns.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Jakopovic works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Clients are active partners in shaping the plan for care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, caregiving, or health-related constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from varied locations, supporting continuity of care and convenience for busy lives.