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"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.
Professional experience
30yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Divorce and Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. J is the best! A great combination of pragmatic and intuitive. And a super focused listener.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Dr Jakopovic is helpful, insightful and compassionate.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Zvonka for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Zvonka for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Very professional. Insightful feedback. Good at checking in and providing resources. Would recommend her to anyone :)
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
DrcJ is fantastic. Simple as that.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great therapist! Highly recommend Dr Jakopovic
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
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...
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Better than the rest
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 7 months on issues concerning depression
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.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Zvonka for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. J. Is just absolutely fabulous!! She’s amazing and I can’t recommend her enough!
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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.
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
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.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
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.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is wonderful
Written on Sep 05, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
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.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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!
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great therapist
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 6 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on May 09, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
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!
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Thank you very much for the support.
Written on Mar 07, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
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!
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She has been helpful in giving a different way of expressing myself
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Dec 25, 2020 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. J is amazing and I only got through this tough situation because of her. I have never felt more supported and understood
Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Zvonka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management
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.
Written on Dec 13, 2020 after therapy with Zvonka for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Jakopovic is very attentive and listens to your concerns and problems you have. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Zvonka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on Sep 20, 2020 after therapy with Zvonka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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