Rebbecca Wellborn

Rebbecca Wellborn serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work within Arkansas State University's College of Nursing and Health Professions. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 18 years of field experience, she also holds teaching licensure from five years in high school education.

Educational background:

• Alumna of Arkansas State University
• Master's graduate from University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR)

Her research integrates clinical practice with academic instruction, emphasizing trauma-informed care through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification and specialized grief recovery methodologies. This dual expertise shapes her focus on evidence-based therapeutic interventions and social work pedagogy.

Professional credentials include active LCSW licensure and certifications in EMDR therapy and grief recovery, reflecting her commitment to advancing clinical social work practices through both direct service and academic training.