Profile / United States
Cecilia Zinnikas, LPC, LCPC
Oklahoma
Licensed counselor - mood and trauma
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma focused work
About Cecilia
Cecilia Zinnikas is an LPC and LCPC practicing in Oklahoma with 33 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, mood disorders, addictions, and the challenges that follow life changes such as divorce or separation.
She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. Cecilia uses methods that help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with clearer responses. Sessions often address guilt, shame, impulsivity, control issues, and post-traumatic stress in straightforward, step-by-step ways.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches. She also uses techniques that come from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when these fit a person’s needs. The goal is to give clear strategies for managing emotions and coping with everyday demands.
Cecilia pays attention to how family of origin, parenting stresses, and first responder experiences can affect current emotions and behaviors. She helps people untangle codependency, co-morbidity, and personality-related patterns so they can make different choices in daily life.
Practical tools, short exercises, and coaching-style problem solving are common elements in her sessions. Clients leave with concrete steps to test between meetings and a plan for managing mood swings, ADHD-related challenges, or disruptive mood patterns. To begin, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. It uses practical exercises and behavior experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings without getting ruled by them and choose actions that align with personal values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal behavior.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize thought-focused work, acceptance strategies, or skills training.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep therapy consistent during life changes. Practical advantages include shorter check-ins when needed, fewer travel demands, and the ability to use written exercises or screen-shared worksheets during a session. Ask about format details when completing the matching questionnaire so arrangements match daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Montana, Oklahoma, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, anger, and depression. Other areas include parenting strain, family of origin issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and structured, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Sessions often include skills practice and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 33 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on where the client is located.
How do I start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.