Jasmina

Jasmina Dzafic, MA

Counselor

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“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.”

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. 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. 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. I hold state authorization for Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie in Germany, authorized to practice psychotherapy under the German Heilpraktikergesetz.

Approach

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.
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In-person & Online

Services

I specialize in: Anxiety Depression Self-harm Expat life Adjustment disorder

Services Offered:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

    A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Self-Harm

    The deliberate act of hurting oneself, such as cutting or burning, as a way to cope with overwhelming emotional pain or distress.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

Lewis and Clark College

Year: 2014

Heilpraktiker fur Psychotherapie

Erlangen

Year: 2025

Service Areas

In-person & Online

Erlangen, Bayern 91052

Germany

Erlangen, Germany