Cicely Betts , LCSW

Cicely Betts is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides therapeutic services across Texas. She earned a B.A. in Business Management from Dillard University in New Orleans and completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work in 2012. With training in multiple evidence-based modalities, she adapts each session to the individual needs and goals of the person, couple, family, or group she is working with.

Her approach blends honest, direct feedback with compassion and a touch of wit, creating space for growth that feels human rather than clinical. She focuses on building self-awareness, strengthening communication, and improving relationships so clients can move toward lives they find more fulfilling. Cicely emphasizes collaboration in treatment, recognizing that people are the experts on their own experiences and partnering with them to develop practical plans for change.

Outside her clinical work, she prioritizes a healthy work-life balance and values both time with family and friends and moments of solitude. Her creative interests include drawing, writing, and designing practical tools that support organization and well-being in everyday life. At heart, she believes in each person’s capacity to heal and grow, and she sees her role as guiding clients to access that capacity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cicely Betts integrates several practical therapies to address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than battling them. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build effective coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cicely works with clients to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time to maximize usefulness and comfort. This partnership allows for flexible, individualized care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access for people with busy lives or mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings, while still receiving guidance from licensed professionals.