Always enjoy working with Dr J.
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Zvonka is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Zvonka. View 51 reviews
- Speaks English, Croatian, and Serbian
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Dr Jakopovic is a wonderful compassionate and intuitive therapist. Our sessions are incredibly beneficial to me. What I value most about her is her ability to listen, which is such a challenge for most people in modern society. She listens and gives the absolute best advice. Our sessions have become part of my weekly routine. I rely on her wisdom and experience. 10/10.
More about Zvonka
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
"Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life." - Deborah Day
Hello!
Welcome to the Better Help community! I congratulate you for reaching out for help, as this is the first step in taking control of your life. My name is Zvonka Jakopovic. My colleagues and clients usually call me Dr. J. I am a mental health professional with almost 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in various settings. I earned my masters and my doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, but I have an extensive experience providing individual and group counseling as well. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My goal is to aid clients in developing the psychological tools needed to deal with complicated feelings and situations. I look forward to seeing you overcome obstacles and sharing your journey with you!
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SPECIALTIES
• Stress, Anxiety
• Trauma
• Grief and loss
• Depression
• Self-esteem
• Family/couple issues
• Dealing with chronic/terminal health issues
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Gottman Method, Family Systems Therapy.
Years of Experience: 29
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Communication problems, Mood Disorders, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress, End of life issues.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457590259.
- LPC · Texas · 60904 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Always enjoy working with Dr J.
Dr Jakopovic is a wonderful compassionate and intuitive therapist. Our sessions are incredibly beneficial to me. What I value most about her is her ability to listen, which is such a challenge for most people in modern society. She listens and gives the absolute best advice. Our sessions have become part of my weekly routine. I rely on her wisdom and experience. 10/10.
Thank you Dr. J for listening to me and for having follow up articles for me.
Dr J is phenomenal is getting to the root cause yet gentle in her coaching & advise to redirect me & get me out of the lower loop. She is a pillar of support & wisdom in navigating complex situations!
I’ve been with Dr. Jakopovic for 2 years and I don’t know where I would be without her. Her support and insights have been invaluable.
I feel so safe and comfortable speaking with Dr. J. The information she provides has been very valuable in my situations.
Dr. J is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She remembers details of what is happening in my life and has a lot of wisdom in seeing the big picture trends and helping me navigate to a place of health.
Dr. J is so easy to talk to and offers insight I couldn't see myself. She helps me find ways to work through my conflicts myself, but with her support the whole way. Thanks Dr. J :)
I've had 2 or 3 sessions with Dr. J and she is so thoughtful on how she approaches each session. She challenges me in a gentle way. Other therapists can come across as pushy when they challenge a client to approach difficult topics. I think what sets Dr. J apart is that she works with/from the heart and doesn't just rely on her credentials and education to dictate how to best approach a client.
Dr Jakopovic is a great therapist who is very encouraging and provides good guidance in better managing emotions and self-care practices. I love how she speaks in a respectful yet firm manner that gives clients a sense of assurance that she practises the same routines that she advocates for.
She was wonderful, compassionate, very organized and full of knowledge that she shared with me.
Dr. Jakopovic was great. Thank you for helping me through a stressful time.
I have been with Dr. J now for few months and still currently seeing her. She came in the perfect timing in my life. Her level of expertise, clinical approach, her compassion, grace and consistency is nothing to be compared. I wish I had known her earlier in my healing journey. I would recommend her to anybody doing growth, healing and therapy. Thank you Dr. J
Dr. J is the best! A great combination of pragmatic and intuitive. And a super focused listener.
Dr Jakopovic is helpful, insightful and compassionate.
Dr. J has been an essential support system, sounding board, and resource at a time of many changes in my life. I find her to be knowledgeable, consistent, honest, and of high integrity. She has been able to navigate with me through a challenging and high conflict dynamic and has helped me to see things from a more objective perspective.
Very professional. Insightful feedback. Good at checking in and providing resources. Would recommend her to anyone :)
DrcJ is fantastic. Simple as that.
Great therapist! Highly recommend Dr Jakopovic
Speaking to Dr J over the last few months has been quite literally life-changing for me. Dr J provides exceptional counseling that combines scientific expertise with emotional nuance to help you understand, and confront, your issues. Caring and knowledgable, she has become (for my part) a dear friend. She helped me reach the stage where I no longer require therapy, which is a bittersweet feeling, knowing we'll no longer have our weekly chats. I would recommend (and have recommended) Dr J in a heartbeat.
Not enough good things to say...she's been with me through the most difficult time in my life and I appreciate her more than she'll ever know...
Better than the rest
Excellent therapist! Would highly recommend!
Dr J, as she is affectionally called, is a God send. She is so comforting to a wounded soul. She has great wisdom and insight and empathy as well as knowledge and understanding. I have counseled with her two times and have felt immediately improved as I felt heard and understood as well as supported and given tools to equip me in making beneficial d changes and decisions. So thankful for Dr J.
What a fantastic lady, someone with whom I can confidently share my most private feelings and worries but who leaves me with a strong sense of self every time. I cannot recommend her enough and I am eternally grateful for stumbling across her profile.
Dr. J. Is just absolutely fabulous!! She’s amazing and I can’t recommend her enough!
Dr. J has been incredibly helpful so far. I've only been seeing for a few short months, but I am already noticing improvements. Our sessions are something I look forward to every week and I am truly grateful for her kindness, support, and expertise.
Dr J has been brilliant. She listens to what I say, as well as what I don’t say. She is insightful, kind and supportive. I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Jakopovic warms my heart every time she greets me with a smile. It’s the first time that I feel so comfortable during therapy. She understands me, hears me carefully and makes me feel so secure. I have so much food for thought after every session.
Dr. Jakopovic has been a tremendous help within a few short sessions. Her approach to therapy is already yielding results. She is attentive, listens, focuses on gaining clarity on the issues expressed than offers practical advice and tactics.
She is wonderful
Dr J is amazing. She pulls different things out of me each session and gives me so much to think about after our sessions. I am comfortable talking to her and have learned to trust her early on in our time together as counselor/ client.
Dr. J. Has been wonderful! She has taught me some really useful coping mechanisms to deal with anxiety and stress. She has helped me to dig deep to find the underlying issues so I can start processing some pretty big issues in my life. She is so easy to talk to, and she always remembers the little details. I’m glad I was paired with her.
Dr. Jakopovic is absolutely amazing! She makes me laugh and helps me tackle my issues by trying different angles and offering different solutions. I truly recommend her :)
Dr. Jakopovic gave me extremly good advices and exercises not only for my actual situation but also for life. I think though her I'll now know better how to deal with difficult situations. She also takes my concerns seriously. I wish I would have met her eralier (but better now than later). I really like her. Thank you!
Dr. Jakopovic is an amazing therapist! Not only does she provide unconditional positive regard during all of our sessions, she is excellent at sending resources for me to read and review. She is truly a kind, nurturing woman with a passion for helping people make positive changes in their lives. I'd recommend her to anyone!
Dr.Jakopovic has helped me through the many difficult moments that I've been experiencing the last couple of months. She is kind and caring which helps me to feel relaxed so that I can open up to her about my problems. I feel safe and that I can trust her which made me want to continue after the very first session. I would recommend Better Help to my friends and family and I would highly recommend Dr. Jakopovic as well. Thank you for helping me to get back on my feet again.
Great therapist
I feel lucky to have been matched with Dr. J on Betterhelp. I felt heard and my priorities acknowledged. She's able to synthesize key descriptors from my narrative and highlight opportunities to reframe situations. The best part is she returns to my strengths. I find that very helpful.
Dr J really listens and remembers things that you have said. She is calm and kind and I felt comfortable straight away. I’m excited to see how she can help me in the future.
I absolutely love working with Dr Jakopovic! She understood my concerns right away. I had a positive feeling when I got matched with Dr Jakopovic! I have seen a massive improvement in my mental health since consulting with her! Highly recommend her!
I've enjoyed working with Dr. J the past month... it took me about 3 days to settle on a counsellor and I'm glad I found her. We are working on some childhood trauma/break up issues/anxiety issues and I feel very comfortable diving into these things with Dr. J.
Dr. Jakopovic is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She balances very well the listening part with the feedback part and always comes up with new approaches to use. She’s absolutely great
Thank you very much for the support.
Dr. J is very kind and compassionate. I have seen many other counselors in the past, but by far the sessions with her are the most productive. She provides practical and proven methods for coping. She provides excellent insight for decision making. Overall, I am highly impressed and would definitely recommend her!
She has been helpful in giving a different way of expressing myself
I have only had a few sessions with Dr.J so far but I love that it’s so easy to talk to her. She understands the various limbs of my issues and is able to draw from me the important points to deal with through very attentive listening, followed by practical guidance. I’m looking forward to the upcoming sessions with her.
Dr. J is amazing and I only got through this tough situation because of her. I have never felt more supported and understood
Dr J has been so incredible. I felt truly listened to. She is caring, and has helped me expanded my thoughts and feelings. I find her easy to talk to and it is obvious she has my best interest at heart.
Dr. Jakopovic is very attentive and listens to your concerns and problems you have. I highly recommend her.
Dr. J is so kind and you can tell she truly cares! She listens and reflects back extremely well. I love that helps you find solutions to problems without placing blame or telling you what you’re feeling isn’t right.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic speak?
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic speaks English, Croatian, and Serbian.
How many years of experience does Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic have?
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic has 30 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic licensed to practice?
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic offer?
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic?
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic?
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