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Cecilia Zinnikas, LPC, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder
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About me

I am licensed in Oklahoma and Montana, with 32 years of professional work experience. I have a nickname of the velvet hammer….I speak truth with compassion, encourage authenticity and share earthy and at time humorous insights. My approach utilizes DBT, CBT, Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems and EMDR. I am experienced working specifically with healthcare professionals who may have occupational licensure concerns; eating disordered clients; clients navigating young adulthood; clients healing from trauma and adults healing from chaotic childhood environments. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

33yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Somatization, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: 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

Services offered

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License information

OK LPC LPC02869

MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50216

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cecilia Zinnikas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Cecilia has come into my life when I have needed support and understanding the most, even before I knew this is what I needed. She has been amazing! And I look forward to my growth and healing with her guidance.

Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Cecilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Very caring and thoughtful!

Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Cecilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I've had a few sessions with Cecilia and each has been very helpful. Therapy is new to me - and she guided us through how we can work together. She made the zoom format seem like we were together and I look forward to continuing working with her.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Cecilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Love her approach and support

Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with Cecilia for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Cecilia was wonderful! She was thoughtful, considerate, and encouraging.

Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Cecilia for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders

I have done weekly therapy sessions with Cecilia for months and can say with confidence that she has been committed to helping and kindly learning about me every time. It’s because of Cecilia that I feel like I have healed mentally, more than I could have imagined and for that I’m grateful. Cecilia will patiently follow up even if you are unresponsive and will give you the time you need to adapt to therapy, which can be overwhelming for many people.

Thank you Cecilia for supporting me in this journey and teaching me various coping techniques. You have been an incredible and genuine support system!

Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Cecilia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem