- Anger and impulse control
- Trauma processing
- CBT and mindfulness
About Cecilia
Cecilia Zinnikas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 33 years of experience. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and mood disorders. She also helps those handling trauma, addictions, ADHD, parenting strains, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
She focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use between sessions. Conversations look at patterns that drive reactions like impulsivity, control issues, or shame. Sessions aim to identify what makes emotions escalate and to build manageable coping strategies for daily life.
Cecilia uses a mix of therapies that match a person’s situation, drawing on cognitive and behavioral methods as well as mindfulness and acceptance work. EMDR is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. She explains methods plainly and helps people decide what fits their needs.
Her background includes long experience with mood and personality challenges, first responder issues, and co-occurring problems such as substance use alongside mental health concerns. She pays attention to family of origin patterns and abandonment wounds that often underlie recurring anger or resentment.
Practical goals often include reducing intense reactions, improving communication, and restoring day-to-day functioning. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with skills to try at home. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting through the site's online options.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It helps when anger comes from rigid rules or avoidance and teaches actions aligned with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks down the moment anger appears and builds alternative thoughts and behaviors to reduce reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. It is useful when strong emotions and impulsivity make situations escalate quickly.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about options and try techniques that fit the client’s goals and daily life. Some strategies may be homework-style skills to practice between sessions so progress is practical and measurable.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. It can also make it easier to use real-life examples from home or work when practicing new skills. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and techniques to what actually fits a person’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Montana, Oklahoma, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she handle?
She works with anger tied to stress, relationship strain, impulsivity, resentment, and co-occurring mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance strategies to reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience working with trauma, mood disorders, addictions, and related challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site’s scheduling flow, as formats are not listed in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.