Cecilia Zinnikas is a licensed counselor based in Oklahoma with 33 years of experience. She helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem and mood. Her work aims to make day-to-day life more manageable and meaningful for those facing emotional strain.
Cecilia pays attention to how guilt, shame, and control issues show up in everyday choices. She supports people through life transitions such as divorce or separation and the complicated feelings that come with them. Her approach also addresses impulsivity, personality-related patterns, and shifts in mood that can affect relationships and work.
In sessions she focuses on building self-compassion and practical coping skills. Clients learn ways to soothe strong emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors that fit their goals. She draws on several evidence-based methods to tailor strategies to each person's situation.
Cecilia has worked with adults across a wide range of concerns including addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress. She also helps people navigate family and parenting stresses when those issues affect an individual's wellbeing. Her long career brings perspective on how patterns form and how change can be sustained.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She aims to create a calm setting where people can look at past hurts, develop healthier routines, and practice skills that make life feel steadier over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite painful thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low self-worth, and life changes where direction feels unclear.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and situations change.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make shorter check-ins possible during a work break, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques for a remote setting so clients can practice skills and review homework between meetings.
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
Credentials
Montana, Oklahoma, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cecilia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, depression, bipolar and addictions, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She focuses on building coping skills, self-compassion, and real-life strategies clients can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience as a licensed therapist working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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