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Rebekah O’Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) at Guzman & Baker. With advanced Missouri licensure, Rebekah has cultivated expertise in trauma, anxiety, and working with children and adolescents. She is committed to meeting each client — regardless of age — with patience, respect, and a genuine desire to understand their unique experience. Rebekah views therapy as a partnership and takes pride in creating environments where even the most hesitant clients begin to feel safe and engaged.

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Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) — advanced Missouri licensure
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

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Specializations

Rebekah specializes in trauma, anxiety, and child and adolescent therapy, with a particular focus on building trust and emotional safety for younger clients and their families.
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Behavioral issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Rebekah uses evidence-based approaches that are responsive to developmental stage and individual need:
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) — a gold-standard treatment for trauma in children and adolescents, integrating coping skills and gradual exposure
  • Play Therapy — harnessing the power of play to help children process emotions, build coping skills, and develop resilience
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — adapted for adolescents and adults to address anxiety and maladaptive thought patterns

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What to Expect

Rebekah’s practice is known for its accessibility and warmth. For child and adolescent clients, she creates a playful, non-threatening atmosphere that makes therapy feel less like an appointment and more like a safe place to explore. For adult clients, she offers structured, goal-focused sessions that address trauma and anxiety with clarity and care. Rebekah maintains close communication with parents and caregivers of young clients to ensure consistency between the therapy room and the home environment.