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About
Rachel Buddin-Young
Rachel Buddin-Young is a compassionate and dedicated licensed professional counselor, with over 15 years of experience in diverse clinical and therapeutic settings.  Specializing in EMDR therapy, trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and mental health care, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to clients dealing with a wide range of issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, substance abuse, religious abuse, deployments, family reintegration, and marital difficulties.  Currently, Rachel holds licenses in Alaska, Florida, Iowa, and Texas.  In addition to individual therapy, Rachel has experience providing services to couples, groups, and therapeutic communities. 
Rachel is active in multiple groups and organizations.  She served as the Vice President of the Alaska EMDR Network for approximately five years prior to transitioning into her current role as President. Additionally, Rachel previously served as a board member on the Alaska State Board for Licensed Professional Counselors and the Miss Alaska Volunteer System.  

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Trainings

Education

Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Capella University Bachelors of Arts, Hardin Simmons University

Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor, Alaska Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida

Certifications / Trainings

EMDR Certified, EMDRIA National Board Certified Counselor, NBCC Rachel has attended trainings with some of the best in the EMDR world to include: Suzy Matthjissen, Robin Shapiro, Ana Gomez, Dolores Mosquera, and Thomas Zimmerman.

Areas of Expertise
PTSD
Chronic PTSD
Anxiety
Phobias
Depression
Grief
Relational Issues
Reintegration Issues
Military & Military Trauma
Military Spouses & Dependents
OCD
Bi-Polar
Subustance Use Issues
Co-Dependency
Religious Trauma
Sexual / Physical / Mental Trauma

Theoretical Orientation
Before choosing any type of therapy, understanding the needs of the client and their personal goals is priority. As an EMDR therapist EMDR is the main therapy used, however cognitive behavioral, psychoeducation, solution focused and Exposure Response Prevention are also incorporated as needed. 

Client Services

Individual Therapy

Facing obstacles in our life can make us feel as though we just want to give up. Relationships, personal goals, happiness and life satisfaction can sometimes feel so far out of reach and impossible that it leads to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and frustration. But there is hope! Hope for your personal goals, hope for your relationships and hope for a life of joy.

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Individual Intensive Outpatient for Single Event PTSD Treatment

Sometimes we experience something big, and even though we do our best to move on, we find ourselves continuing to experience unwanted memories, feelings and thoughts about it. A short term intensive treatment might be just what helps.

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Couples / Relationship Counseling

Issues in relationships happen, marriages, partners and family relationships can be hard.

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Therapist Resources

Alaska EMDR Network, Inc.

Alaska EMDR Network Inc provides networking, education, and professional development opportunities to promote competent and ethical EMDR practice in the state of Alaska.

Iowa EMDR Network

This is a Facebook group designed to support EMDR providers in the state of Iowa.

Case Consulitation

Case consultation is available for general therapy and EMDR.

Contact Form 

Please use this form to make contact and a response will be provided promptly. 
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