Therapist profile
Cicely Betts, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 56817
- NPI1730458589
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- ACT methods
- CBT exercises
- Mindfulness practice
About Cicely
Cicely Betts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions among other concerns. Cicely describes a direct, honest communication style and uses practical conversation to help people set goals and move forward.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Dillard University. Those academic foundations inform a straightforward approach that blends skills training, problem-solving, and reflection. Sessions aim to clarify what a person wants to change and create steps to get there.
Cicely often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to address recurring patterns, stress, and emotional triggers. She also draws on psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches when exploring roots of behavior and building present-moment awareness.
In the room she balances direct feedback with practical tools like communication practice, behavioral experiments, and short skill-building exercises. This can help when anger shows up as snapping at loved ones, tension at work, or simmering resentment.
Outside of sessions she designs small, usable tools and exercises clients can try between meetings. Her focus is on clear steps people can take to change everyday responses and improve relationships over time.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Cicely commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered methods in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when strong emotions are present, which can help with anger and avoidance. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the client's own insight so goals emerge from what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cicely will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That might mean trying a skill-building CBT exercise for a few sessions, then shifting to mindfulness or ACT tools to handle intense emotions more calmly.
The practical benefit of online sessions is being able to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a break, avoid travel time, or use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. A therapist will help decide which mode of meeting best supports progress and everyday use of new skills.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, and many related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and conversational with practical exercises, communication practice, and goal-setting built into sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.