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LPC, LCPC

Cecilia Zinnikas, LPC, LCPC

  • Experience33 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cecilia

Cecilia Zinnikas brings 33 years of clinical experience to her Oklahoma practice, focusing on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, mood-related conditions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She works with people facing addiction, anger, grief, and life transitions, helping them untangle patterns that contribute to distress and develop practical tools to move forward. Her training spans several evidence-informed methods, and she adapts interventions to meet each person’s situation and goals.

Her work emphasizes healing from past wounds, reducing shame and guilt, and strengthening coping skills for daily challenges. Cecilia incorporates therapies that target thought patterns, emotional regulation, and traumatic memories, while also addressing control issues, impulsivity, and complex mood concerns.

Clients can expect a steady, thoughtful approach that balances skill-building with compassionate exploration of underlying dynamics. Over three decades of practice have shaped a style that is both pragmatic and empathic, aimed at helping people regain stability and pursue meaningful change.

Cecilia holds LPC and LCPC credentials and sees clients through formats suited to contemporary needs, offering flexible options for ongoing support.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for impulsivity and intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Initial conversations explore current challenges and priorities so interventions can be tailored and adjusted over time in a transparent, goal-oriented way.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into daily life without sacrificing regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Cecilia works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
What is the general therapeutic approach and style?
Her style blends evidence-informed approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to balance practical skills with deeper processing of emotional material.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 33 years of experience working with people facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials include LPC and LCPC with license details MO LPC 2025030369 and MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50216, and the therapist practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Services are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Montana, Oklahoma, Missouri

Languages

English

What Cecilia can help with

Cecilia Zinnikas works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder.

Cecilia works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Cecilia works with clients working through stress, anxiety, and trauma.

How Cecilia approaches therapy

Cecilia's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

Experience and training

Cecilia is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma, with 33 years of clinical experience.