Howdy!! 🤠I’m Cicely Betts, a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker proudly serving the state of Texas. I’m a proud graduate of the prestigious HBCU, Dillard University in New Orleans, LA (Class of 2005, B.A. in Business Management) and earned my Master of Social Work from the remarkable University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) in 2012.
With training across several evidence-based treatment modalities, I tailor each session to fit the individual needs of my clients. My experience has allowed me to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups—each with their own unique story and goals. Together, we’ll identify what you want to achieve and create a plan to get you there, because I firmly believe you are the expert on your own life.
My communication style is honest, direct, compassionate, and laced with a good dose of wit—because growth doesn’t have to feel clinical or cold. I love helping clients strengthen their self-awareness, communication, and relationships so they can live the lives they truly deserve.
Outside the therapy room, I’m intentional about maintaining a healthy work/life balance that gives me space to recharge and create. I love spending time with my family and friends and equally value my moments of solitude (yes, you can absolutely do both!). My creative side comes alive through drawing, writing, and designing functional tools that make both personal and professional life more organized, fulfilling, and fun.
At my core, I believe we all carry the power within us to heal, grow, and live our best lives—and it’s my privilege to help you tap into that power. 🌿
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, 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, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 56817
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She makes me feel comfortable with myself
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Cicely for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Cicely is the best! I was matched with her on the first try, and I was SO FORTUNATE! She gets into my brain and turns it inside out, which sounds uncomfortable because it is. She's extremely good at her job!
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Cicely for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Cicely is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She is professional and very easy to talk to. I always leave our sessions feeling better.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Cicely for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great therapist
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Cicely for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I really enjoy my sessions with Cicely. It's chat based but it feels like we are actually talking. Cicely is observant, nice, and asks very simple but profound and thought provoking questions- each session has been different and she gives me activities to complete by our next session. I never feel silly or judged telling her my real feelings. I look forward to the sessions and I'm glad they are only chat because I don't think I'd feel as comfortable even with FaceTime. I truly feel that Cicely is guiding me somewhere and everything will come together for my betterment. I'm sooooo glad I was matched with her. She's amazing and I couldn't be happier with my first time ever in life being in therapy. Thank you Cicely.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Cicely for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's incredibly smart, she listens very well, doesn't judge. I feel safe talking to her
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Cicely for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes