About Cicely
Cicely Betts helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She uses clear, direct communication and a warm manner to guide conversations so they stay useful and focused. Cicely holds a Master of Social Work and practices as an LCSW in Texas.
Cicely draws on practical approaches that aim to strengthen self-awareness and communication. Sessions focus on real goals clients bring - for example managing anxiety, healing from past trauma, coping with life changes, or improving relationships.
How Cicely works
She prefers short, straightforward conversations that lead to small, doable steps between meetings. Her background includes eight years of social work practice and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Cicely also completed undergraduate studies at Dillard University.
Those experiences shape a style that is both honest and compassionate. In sessions she blends techniques from acceptance and commitment work, cognitive and mindfulness-based strategies, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix makes room for practical skill-building alongside deeper reflection about patterns and meaning.
Clients can expect tailored plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Outside of clinical work she balances family time with creative projects like drawing and writing. She often incorporates practical tools clients can use at home to stay organized and on track between meetings.
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What Cicely works with
The areas below are the ones Cicely selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits with specific practice tasks between sessions, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel understood and can lead the pace of change; this approach supports work on self-esteem, relationships, and personal growth.Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That collaborative process can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face connection, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, chat offers a quick check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing check-ins and brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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