Jelka Jonker

Jelka Jonker is a highly experienced licensed family and marriage therapist based in Austin, Texas, with over 20 years of expertise in the field. Specializing in mental health counseling, relational/marital counseling, and life coaching, Jelka has successfully worked with a diverse population, addressing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, career challenges, self-esteem, and LGBTQIA+ issues. In addition, Jelka has valuable experience as a co-facilitator of Enneagram workshops. With a caring and interactive counseling style, Jelka firmly believes in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, without resorting to stigmatizing labels. Jelka’s counseling approach integrates client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, ensuring that the dialog and treatment plan are tailored to meet each client’s unique and specific needs. Through collaborative efforts, Jelka assists clients in developing strategies, finding solutions, and gaining insights to facilitate personal growth and thrive as their best selves. Jelka recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and is fully committed to supporting and empowering individuals on their journey of change. If you are ready to take that