Chelsey Wooten

Dr. Chelsey Wooten is Assistant Professor of Instruction and MSW Graduate Director in the School of Social Work at Texas State University. Her research employs mixed methods to develop trauma-informed interventions addressing racial trauma, PTSD, and disparities in forensic/military settings. With a decade of clinical experience, Wooten brings expertise in crisis intervention and advocacy.

She holds a PhD in Social Work from Louisiana State University, where she specialized in Child and Family Studies. Wooten's scholarship examines how adverse experiences impact mental health across micro and macro practice levels, emphasizing culturally responsive approaches.