Jasmina Dzafic
Counselling Psychologist
Whether you are a teen struggling with anxiety and belonging, or an adult navigating stress, change, and the emotional demands of life, therapy can provide a space where you feel supported and understood.
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About me
I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, an AAMFT-approved and COAMFTE-accredited program. I continue to deepen my professional knowledge through workshops, seminars, and ongoing study.
After completing my degree, I began working as an individual and family therapist at Morrison Child & Family Services in Portland, Oregon. In 2016, I moved to Germany, where I worked as a school counselor supporting children and families. This experience further shaped my understanding of transition, identity development, and cross-cultural mental health care.
I hold state authorization for Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie in Germany, authorized to practice psychotherapy under the German Heilpraktikergesetz.
Outside of my professional work, I am deeply connected to nature and the sense of grounding it provides. Hiking and running are important parts of my own self-care and reflect my belief that healing is often a steady, unfolding process, much like growth in the natural world.
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I believe every person carries strengths within themselves, even during times when those strengths may feel difficult to access. Stress, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional pain can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Therapy offers a space to slow down, better understand these experiences, and reconnect with yourself in a more compassionate and grounded way.
My role is to support you through this process while helping you develop practical tools for managing emotions, navigating challenges, and building resilience in everyday life.
My work is grounded in the Experiential Model and integrates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Together, we may focus on emotional regulation, coping strategies, communication, relationships, family dynamics, and the patterns that shape your daily life and well-being.
I view therapy as a collaborative process. We work together to identify meaningful goals, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting changes that feel realistic and supportive for your life. I encourage clients to gently apply what we explore in sessions into their everyday environments, at home, at school, at work, and within relationships and community.
Everyone’s story is unique, and therapy looks different for each person. Together, we will explore the challenges you are facing, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with greater confidence and resilience.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with relationships, navigating a life transition, or finding it difficult to understand your emotions, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore what matters most to you.
I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected. Through this process, we can foster greater self-awareness, resilience, and connection while working toward meaningful change.
Experience
2016-Present School Counseling Germany
2014-2016 Individual and Family Therapy Portland Oregon
2013-2014 Child and Family Therapy Intern Vancouver Washington
2013-2014 Marriage and Family Therapy Intern Portland Oregon
Education
2014 Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy Portland Oregon
2009 Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies Portland Oregon
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Family Therapy
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