Alex Penrod

Alex Penrod is the founder of Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, a psychotherapy practice in Austin, Texas dedicated to trauma-focused care. With over 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, Alex is both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). His clinical expertise includes EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ego state therapy, and integrative approaches for PTSD, complex trauma, and dissociation. Alex’s background spans the front lines of addiction treatment to executive leadership in mental health and private practice, giving him a broad perspective on how trauma impacts individuals and families. Drawing from neuroscience and holistic wellness, he coined the “Six Pillars of Holistic Trauma Recovery” framework, emphasizing movement, sleep, nutrition, stress management, social support, and toxin-free living as foundations for effective EMDR therapy. In addition to leading Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, Alex contributes to the field through professional education, thought leadership, and writing on trauma recovery and EMDR. He is a board member with the Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation. He is recognized for bridging evidence-based methods with a compassionate, whole-person approach that helps clients heal their past, reclaim their present, and build their future.