Jelka Jonker, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jelka!

I'm a caring, open-minded therapist who works with diverse populations. I provide mental health counseling, relational and marital support, life coaching, and share Enneagram wisdom when appropriate. My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered on your journey toward well-being.

My focus

I work with young adults to older adults and proudly support the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, gender issues, HIV/AIDS, grief and loss, career challenges, self-esteem concerns, dementia, Alzheimer's, or relational or marital issues, I'm here to help.

My approach

I blend client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, customizing our conversations to fit your unique needs. Together, we'll explore strategies, solutions, and insights to help you practice new ways to thrive and become your best self.

My communication style

I create a warm, interactive environment where you feel truly seen and heard. My compassionate approach ensures you feel valued and supported. Together, we address your immediate concerns and equip you with skills and tools to improve your life.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began during the HIV/AIDS crisis, witnessing profound losses, grief, discrimination, and fear. I've been passionate about helping others from a young age. It's been a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys, offering compassionate support and empowerment.

My goals for you

I believe in a collaborative approach. We'll work together to identify your most important goals and determine the skills and tools you need to achieve them. My aim is to help you discover strategies and insights to thrive and become your best self.

Our first session

Our first session involves an assessment to determine how I can best support you. We'll identify specific goals and outline concrete steps to help alleviate your symptoms. I look forward to collaborating with you on this process.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian, Interfaith

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Experiential Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Queer

Single Mother

Transgender

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 65 more

Languages spoken

English, Dutch

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Marital and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jelka Jonker