Cicely Betts, LCSW

Cicely Betts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with eight years of practice experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, and other life stresses. Cicely focuses on concrete goals like better communication, clearer boundaries, and improved day-to-day coping.

She trained at Dillard University and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work in 2012. Her approach mixes practical therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered listening. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal oriented, with an emphasis on what someone wants to change and how to get there.

Cicely describes her style as direct and honest, often using a touch of humor to keep things grounded. She helps people increase self-awareness, address control and communication problems, and manage anger that shows up in relationships or at work. She also supports those navigating grief, parenting strains, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiver stress.

Therapy with Cicely usually involves identifying specific patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of responding. She draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when useful, and she uses solution-focused steps to track progress. Clients work together with her to set realistic goals and check what is working along the way.

Outside of her practice, Cicely values balance and creative work like drawing and design. That side of her life informs how she helps people build practical tools for organization, communication, and ongoing self-management.

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