Chelsea Davis, MSW

Specialty: Medical Social Worker
Location: FHN Family Counseling Center - Stephenson County

Mental health and advocacy have become my passions. I have honed these passions through my work experiences, educational experiences, internships, volunteer experiences, research projects, and my own personal life experiences. I use all these skills to help advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, provide a safe place for individuals to share and work on themselves, and ultimately make our world a little better, one person at a time. As a therapist, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques and base this choice on patient goals and needs. A lot of my focus uses trauma informed care based therapy, as well as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and an Interpersonal Approach. I try to meet a patient where they are at and guide them along the path they want to follow. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy, while also assisting in crisis services.

Master's Degree:
Master's in Social Work from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa

Bachelor's Degree:
Bachelor's in Science in Psychology from University of Wisconsin- Platteville in Platteville, Wisconsin

Notable:

• Interned at the Freeport Area Church Cooperative managing the Permanent Supportive Housing program
• Completed an extensive research project for the Stephenson County State's Attorney Office regarding domestic violence rates
• Interned and volunteered for three years at the Riverview Center; a center for sexual assault and domestic violence
• Certified Sexual Assault Advocate
• Extensive experience with trauma, sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, children, adolescents, adults and LGBTQ population