Howdy!! I am a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. I graduated from the prestigious HBCU Dillard University in New Orleans, LA in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and earned my Master of Social Work degree from the remarkable University of Houston: Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) in 2012. I have training and experience with several treatment modalities and tailor my work to fit the needs of my clients. My experience has given me the opportunity to work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. I really enjoy working with my clients to identify and attain their goals, insisting that the client is the expert of their lives. I truly believe we all deserve to live our best life and I work diligently with my clients to assist them in the positive change they want. My communication style is assertive; encompassing honesty, candor, and A LOT of wit. I also enjoy helping clients strengthen their interpersonal relationships. I thoroughly enjoy the gift of being able to work in a field that allows me to help others realize we all have the power within us to have the life we want and deserve! I like to enjoy a healthy work/life balance which has given me the opportunity to explore my creative side. I love spending time with my family and friends AND I enjoy my solitude as well. Yes, you CAN do both! My current creative interests lie in drawing, writing, and designing functional tools to aid myself and others in making personal and work projects better organized and more enjoyable ????.
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 / Nonmonogamous 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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So far it’s going well. She’s a good listener & has good input.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Cicely for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and adhd
Very attentive
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Cicely for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I can’t believe I lucked out with Cicely as my first therapist on BetterHelp. She is warm and welcoming and made me feel right at ease from the start. I’ve made a lot of progress in a short time and can’t recommend her enough!
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Cicely for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cicely is the first therapist I've had and I feel she's a great fit. She takes the time to listen, calls me out on my nonsense (which I need), and makes great suggestions on how to achieve better results. She is professional but personable. She holds me accountable to take the steps I need to make a change. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with Cicely for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She is great! Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Cicely for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cicely is great at listening and responding to me. She makes me feel better and enjoy talking with her each week.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Cicely for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd