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Cecilia Zinnikas

Cecilia Zinnikas

LPC, LCPC

Oklahoma

Practical support for stress and trauma recovery

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCPC
License
LCPC, Montana / BBH-LCPC-LIC-50216; LPC, Oklahoma / LPC02869; LPC, Missouri / 2025030369
Experience
33 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma

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    • 33 years experience
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Values based work

    About Cecilia

    Cecilia Zinnikas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Oklahoma. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship separation, or the aftereffects of trauma. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people regain stability and clearer daily functioning.

    With 33 years of experience, Cecilia focuses on practical skills that people can use between sessions. She works on building self-worth, reducing shame and guilt, and managing impulsivity and mood swings. She also supports people coping with addiction, ADHD, and intense emotions such as anger.

    Cecilia blends several approaches to meet each person’s needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and set meaningful goals, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also brings techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when these fit the situation.

    In sessions she focuses on clear, step-by-step strategies and honest conversation. Therapy may include skills practice, short-term goal setting, and processing of difficult memories or emotions. The aim is improved day-to-day coping and stronger emotional regulation.

    People who choose Cecilia can expect a focused, steady pace and practical next steps after each meeting. She encourages collaboration so goals stay relevant to what matters most to the individual.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change by exploring ambivalence in a calm, respectful way. It is useful for goals like reducing substance use, improving routines, or committing to treatment steps.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting attention to what matters most.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills practice.

    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 plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. Therapists can assign between-session practice, share worksheets, and use focused exercises that translate well to remote meetings.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Montana, Oklahoma, Missouri

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, ADHD, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is practical and compassionate with a focus on skills, short-term goals, and honest conversation to help people manage emotions and behaviors.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She has 33 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma with the credential listings MO LPC and MT LCPC provided in her profile.

    Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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