Jelka Jonker
Compassionate Texas marriage and family therapist
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About
Jelka Jonker holds a Texas license to practice as a marriage and family therapist (TX LMFT 5041) and is based in Austin, Texas. She brings 22 years of experience working with a diverse population, providing mental health counseling, relational and marital therapy, and life coaching.
Throughout her career she has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, career challenges, self-esteem difficulties, dementia and Alzheimer, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She also incorporates a deep understanding of the Enneagram into her clinical work.
Her counseling style is caring and interactive, guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Jelka combines client-centered techniques with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s individual needs. She collaborates with clients to identify strategies, solutions, and insights that help them practice new ways of thriving and becoming their best selves.
Jelka recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life, and she offers support and empowerment to those ready to take that step. She looks forward to working with individuals who seek positive change.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 22
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, LGBT, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Aging and geriatric issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Codependency, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Non-monogamous relationships, Polyamory, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Separation, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LMFT 5041
- NPI Number: 1760074033
- License: LMFT (Texas) #5041 exp 2026-12-31
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How much experience does Jelka Jonker have?
Jelka Jonker has 22 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Jelka Jonker a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jelka Jonker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas, holding the TX LMFT 5041 credential.
In which languages does Jelka Jonker provide therapy?
Jelka Jonker provides therapy in English.
Where is Jelka Jonker located?
Jelka Jonker is located in Texas.
How can I work with Jelka Jonker as my therapist?
You can work with Jelka Jonker through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Jelka Jonker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Jelka Jonker. Depending on availability, you can then schedule the first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.