- 33 years experience
- Oklahoma licensed clinician
- Focus on coping skills
About Cecilia
Cecilia Zinnikas is a licensed therapist in Oklahoma with 33 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood struggles, and issues with self-esteem. Her work includes support for those dealing with addiction, bipolar mood shifts, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
Cecilia pays close attention to how guilt, shame, and control problems show up in day-to-day life. She also helps people who notice impulsivity, personality challenges, or seasonal changes in mood. Codependency and family of origin issues are among the concerns she often addresses.
Her approach blends practical skills with opportunities to process hard memories. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to match what a person needs. Sessions focus on building self-compassion and stronger coping tools.
Cecilia aims to make therapy straightforward and usable. Conversations are focused on patterns, small behavior changes, and realistic goals that fit a person’s life. She works to help people move from feeling stuck to managing daily stressors more effectively.
With a long clinical background, Cecilia adapts her methods to each person she sees. She encourages clients to explore their history while learning skills for the present. The goal is steady, sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most to them. It focuses on small actions that align with personal values and can help with stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. EMDR is a method used to process painful memories so they no longer cause the same level of distress; it is often applied when past trauma affects daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cecilia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in ways that are practical and focused on daily functioning, helping people practice skills between sessions and track small gains over time.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Montana, Oklahoma, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, ADHD, and a range of mood and personality concerns.
What is Cecilia's general therapy style?
Her style blends skills training and processing work. Sessions mix practical strategies with time to talk through past hurts and current patterns.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 33 years of clinical experience to her work and has supported many people through life transitions and complex emotional issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Oklahoma and holds the LPC and LCPC credentials listed in her profile.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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