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Cecilia Zinnikas, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cecilia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cecilia. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Montana and Oklahoma

Recent reviews

Cecilia is wonderful. She's kind and easy to talk to, guides the session without pushing, and is great about helping me stay on track between sessions. We've been doing EMDR and it's been very enlightening. I'm getting to know myself and empowering myself on an entirely new level- unencumbered by limiting self beliefs. This is not my first experience with therapy, but it's by far my BEST experience. Cecilia rocks.

Reviewed November 2024

Thanks for everything, your are amazing.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Cecilia

  • 33 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC, LPC

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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Bipolar disorder 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

Treatment 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

Licenses

Cecilia Zinnikas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760713721.

  • LCPC · Montana · BBH-LCPC-LIC-50216 · Expires December 2024
  • LPC · Oklahoma · LPC02869 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cecilia Zinnikas

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Support Amazing Comfortable Great Helping Wonderful The best Easy Encouraging Helped

Cecilia is wonderful. She's kind and easy to talk to, guides the session without pushing, and is great about helping me stay on track between sessions. We've been doing EMDR and it's been very enlightening. I'm getting to know myself and empowering myself on an entirely new level- unencumbered by limiting self beliefs. This is not my first experience with therapy, but it's by far my BEST experience. Cecilia rocks.

Reviewed November 2024

Thanks for everything, your are amazing.

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

Very caring and thoughtful!

Reviewed March 2024

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.

Reviewed March 2024

Love her approach and support

Reviewed February 2024

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

Reviewed January 2023

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!

Reviewed January 2023

Cecilia is hands down the best therapist I have had the pleasure to work with. She immediately made me feel comfortable letting out built-up emotions and taught me techniques to deal with them. She worked quickly, efficiently, professionally, and thoroughly, ensuring I was comfortable and ready for the next steps. Through her help, I have dealt with past trauma that was only compounding and getting worse as time passed. The work we have done has been life-changing for me. She knew when to check in on me to ensure I was ok and always responded quickly with advice. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Reviewed November 2022

I have been working with Cecilia for around 3 months, I can't describe how great it has been. She's very friendly, supportive, and a great listener. She really knows what to adress and what to ask to get you to open up and knows how to help you better understand yourself to improve. She has used different methods in our sessions and they were all effective . Even though we are from very different cultures, she's very respectful and understanding of mine and she doesn't give advice that doesn't go with my believes. Our sessions has been very effective and she continuously sends useful worksheets targeting the concerns we discussed in the session. I sincerely believe Cecilia helped me become a better person and I couldn't ask for a better therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

She is the best

Reviewed November 2022

Very supportive never once did she belittle me or make my feelings feel invalid

Reviewed November 2022

Cecilia is wonderful, she will tell you the truth and allow you to process and understand that truth and how it creates your life. She is very friendly and keen on figuring out what is under the surface. Her knowledge and delivery of information is very thought provoking and helpful.

Reviewed November 2022

Cecilia is very perceptive and help me a lot in a short time. She is very proactive and responsive. Thank you for all the support and advice.

Reviewed September 2022

I really enjoy her. She's very friendly and makes me feel comfortable as we talk. She's helped me so much already!

Reviewed September 2022

Cecilia is the best therapist I've ever worked with and is helping me through tough times.

Reviewed September 2022

Cecilia offers a very safe place for me to be able to talk about my feelings and struggles. She is encouraging, realistic and her toolbox is full. Her amount of expertise makes me feel very safe heard and seen

Reviewed September 2022

Cecilia has been so good in listening and providing professional advice and help. She is so easy to talk to, welcoming and puts you at ease. I really like working with her to improve myself

Reviewed September 2022

Amazing therapist for me. She communicates very well with me and respects my feelings and ways of thinking. She is very stern about her thoughts and beliefs and keeps me on track with myself, which is what I appreciate about her most.

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cecilia Zinnikas offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cecilia Zinnikas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cecilia Zinnikas speak?

Cecilia Zinnikas speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cecilia Zinnikas have?

Cecilia Zinnikas has 33 years of experience.

Where is Cecilia Zinnikas licensed to practice?

Cecilia Zinnikas is licensed to practice in Montana and Oklahoma.

Does Cecilia Zinnikas accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Cecilia Zinnikas accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cecilia Zinnikas offer?

Cecilia Zinnikas offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cecilia Zinnikas?

Cecilia Zinnikas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cecilia Zinnikas?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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