Cicely Betts, LCSW

Cicely Betts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She helps clients address everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling steady. Her style is direct and compassionate, with a light touch of humor to keep hard work from feeling heavy.

She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to shape sessions around each person’s goals. Cicely focuses on building self-awareness, improving communication, and strengthening coping skills. Sessions look at thoughts, patterns, and small daily habits that make a big difference over time.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Dillard University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Cicely brings eight years of clinical experience in settings that included individual work and group support.

She describes her communication as honest, direct, and compassionate, and she aims to make therapy feel grounded and approachable. Outside of work she draws, writes, and designs tools to help organize daily life, and she values time with family as well as solitude for recharging.

In sessions she partners with clients to set clear goals and practical steps. The work often focuses on managing stress, navigating grief or loss, addressing trauma and relationship concerns, and improving everyday functioning through small changes.

Approaches you can use online with a therapist

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry or avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and everyday habit change. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities, offering a supportive space to clarify goals and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, or school. Many people find it helps maintain consistency and carry new skills into everyday routines.