Alex Penrod (he/him)

MS, LPC, LCDC
Accepting Clients

I am an EMDR-focused therapist who helps adults heal from trauma, PTSD, and anxiety in Austin, TX at Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC

Licensed Professional Counselor in ,

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Does it feel like the past keeps showing up no matter how hard you try to move forward? Maybe you’ve learned how to function, but anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or old reactions still surface at the worst times. If you’re tired of living in survival mode and sense that deeper healing is needed for life to truly feel steady, this work may be a good fit.

My Background and Approach

I’ve spent over 10 years working in the treatment field, helping adults heal from trauma, addiction, and the mental health symptoms that often stem from unresolved experiences. Over time, I’ve learned that lasting change comes from addressing the deeper roots of what keeps people stuck, not just managing surface-level symptoms. My training is centered on EMDR therapy, which allows us to work directly with painful memories and patterns in a way that is structured, supportive, and paced for safety. Clients often come to this work feeling exhausted from constantly coping. Therapy is designed to help reduce that emotional load so you can reclaim energy, confidence, and a greater sense of control in your life. My role is to guide you through the healing process in a way that feels steady and collaborative, helping you move beyond survival mode and apply the progress you make in therapy to your daily life and goals.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe people are capable of change and growth, even after being misunderstood or written off. My own life experience taught me how important safety, trust, and compassion are when someone is struggling. Healing doesn’t happen through judgment or pressure, it happens when people feel supported enough to be honest about what they’re carrying. I take the therapeutic relationship seriously and work to create a space where vulnerability is met with respect, care, and curiosity rather than criticism. Everyone deserves to feel seen and supported while working through difficult experiences.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

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