Cicely Betts, LCSW

Cicely Betts is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients across Texas. She earned a B.A. in Business Management from Dillard University in New Orleans in 2005 and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work in 2012. Her clinical training spans several evidence-based modalities, and she adapts each session to reflect the distinct needs of the individual, couple, family, or group she is working with.

With eight years of professional experience, Cicely partners with clients to identify goals and build practical plans that support growth. Her style blends honest and direct communication with compassion and a touch of wit, creating a professional atmosphere that still feels warm and approachable. She helps clients strengthen self-awareness, improve communication, and repair relationships while addressing areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.

Outside of practice, she prioritizes work-life balance and spends time with family and friends while valuing moments of solitude. Cicely also pursues creative interests like drawing, writing, and designing functional tools to support organization and fulfillment. She believes people have the capacity to heal and grow, and she views it as a privilege to help clients access that capacity.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cicely often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client is seen as the expert on their own life and is supported in self-directed growth - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical techniques, making it effective for mood, stress, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cicely collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge. Licensed professionals and therapists may combine these approaches to create a tailored path forward.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care across life changes.