Cecilia Zinnikas
Experienced therapy for stress, trauma, and self-esteem
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About
Cecilia Zinnikas is a licensed therapist in Oklahoma with 33 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As an LPC and LCPC, she is trained and licensed to provide professional counseling for concerns that can affect day-to-day life, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Her work often focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and mood. She also has experience with concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, anger, and coping with major life changes. Cecilia pays close attention to the ways painful experiences can show up over time, including guilt and shame, control issues, impulsivity, dissociation, personality dynamics, and post-traumatic stress.
Cecilia is particularly mindful of the needs of young adults and others navigating transitions such as divorce or separation, family-of-origin concerns, parenting and family stress, and challenges connected to demanding roles such as first responder work. Her goal is to help clients strengthen coping strategies, understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and move toward greater self-acceptance and resilience. With a personalized style grounded in compassion and respect, she supports each person in making sense of their experiences and building meaningful, sustainable change.
Her work often focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and mood. She also has experience with concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, anger, and coping with major life changes. Cecilia pays close attention to the ways painful experiences can show up over time, including guilt and shame, control issues, impulsivity, dissociation, personality dynamics, and post-traumatic stress.
Cecilia is particularly mindful of the needs of young adults and others navigating transitions such as divorce or separation, family-of-origin concerns, parenting and family stress, and challenges connected to demanding roles such as first responder work. Her goal is to help clients strengthen coping strategies, understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and move toward greater self-acceptance and resilience. With a personalized style grounded in compassion and respect, she supports each person in making sense of their experiences and building meaningful, sustainable change.
- Location:
- Oklahoma, United States
- Years Experience:
- 33
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Codependency, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Somatization, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LPC 2025030369, MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50216
- NPI Number: 1760713721
- License: LCPC (Montana), LPC (Oklahoma), LPC (Missouri)
Evidence-based approaches, made accessible online
Cecilia Zinnikas draws from several well-established therapy models to support concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma, and challenges with mood and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing more workable ways of responding, which can be especially useful when worry, depression, or self-criticism starts to take over daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients build psychological flexibility by noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, while also clarifying values and taking steps toward what matters most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness, which can be helpful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cecilia works collaboratively with each client to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then tailors sessions to fit the pace and needs of the person in front of her.
Online therapy can make getting support more realistic to maintain. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, family responsibilities, or moments when an in-person visit feels like too much.
How much experience does Cecilia Zinnikas have?
Cecilia Zinnikas has 33 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Cecilia Zinnikas a licensed therapist?
Yes. Cecilia Zinnikas is licensed and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. License details: MO LPC 2025030369, MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50216.
In which languages does Cecilia Zinnikas provide therapy?
Cecilia Zinnikas provides therapy in English.
Where is Cecilia Zinnikas located?
Cecilia Zinnikas is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Cecilia Zinnikas as my therapist?
Clients can work with Cecilia Zinnikas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits current needs, comfort level, and schedule.
Does Cecilia Zinnikas work with international clients?
No. Cecilia Zinnikas does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cecilia Zinnikas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.