- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Cicely
Cicely Betts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She lists relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, and related issues among her areas of focus. Cicely uses a direct, honest communication style and combines practical skills with relatable conversation to help people move toward their goals.
She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management at Dillard University and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work in 2012. Over the years she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and she emphasizes collaboration when planning care.
In sessions she helps people clarify what they want to change, identify small steps, and practice new ways of responding to challenges. She draws from several approaches including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, client-centered listening, and psychodynamic thinking. Those methods are used to strengthen self-awareness, communication, and relationships.
Cicely balances straightforward feedback with moments of lightness. She also creates practical tools and strategies clients can use between sessions to stay organized and track progress. Her work often covers issues such as grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, identity and LGBT topics, and intimacy-related problems.
Outside of practice she spends time with family, values solitude for recharging, and pursues creative interests like drawing and writing. She frames therapy as a cooperative process that starts with the client’s priorities and builds from there.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems that get in the way of important relationships or goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns of thinking and behavior and testing small experiments to shift them. CBT can help with social anxiety, low mood, and managing stress through practical exercises.
Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness skills are commonly paired with other methods to support emotional regulation and grounding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the client’s needs, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan collaboratively as progress is tracked.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. These practical advantages can help incorporate therapy into everyday life while focusing on the client’s priorities and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cicely works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, coping with life changes, stress, addictions, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to identify goals and try small, concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and bases her practice in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through that process.