Have you ever worked with a counselor who just didn't get it?
Someone who spoke down to you…
Who seemed to believe they were the expert on your life…
Who minimized your lived experience or ignored the impact of culture and identity altogether?

You are not imagining that experience.
And you are not alone.

At Cicely Holston Counseling, we offer something different.
This is Uncommon Counseling

Here, no one will claim to be the expert on your life — you are.
You won’t be talked down to.
You won’t be flooded with clinical jargon.
You won’t be forced into worksheets or homework (or anything else for that matter) - ever!
And you will never have to explain why your culture, race, identity, and lived experience matter — because here, they already do.

What you will receive is real counseling:
honest conversation, emotional safety, cultural understanding, and a space where your voice is respected.
A Space Where You Can Be Fully Seen

Cicely Holston Counseling was created from lived experience — on the couch, in the classroom, in professional spaces, and within the counseling field itself.
This practice exists because too many people have been overlooked, misunderstood, or underserved in traditional therapy spaces.

Cicely Holston is a Black, cis-female counselor who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating systems not built with us in mind. This practice was intentionally designed to serve individuals who want therapy that honors their identity, acknowledges real-world experiences, and creates room for honest conversations.

Your experiences matter here.
Your story matters here.
You matter here.