Cicely Betts, LCSW

Cicely Betts is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas. She earned a B.A. in Business Management from Dillard University, a historically Black college and university, in 2005, and completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work in 2012.

Her clinical background includes training in multiple evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She adapts these methods to meet the unique needs of each person she sees, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to identify goals and build a practical plan for change.

Betts emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that acknowledges the individual as the expert on their own life. Her communication style is honest and direct while remaining compassionate and often infused with a bit of wit, reflecting her belief that personal growth does not need to feel clinical or cold. She focuses on strengthening self-awareness, communication, and relationships so clients can move toward lives that feel more aligned with their values.

Outside of her professional work, she maintains a deliberate work-life balance, valuing time with family and friends as well as restorative solitude. Her creative interests include drawing, writing, and designing organizational tools intended to make both personal and professional life more functional and rewarding. At her core, Betts believes people have the capacity to heal and grow, and she views it as a privilege to support that process.