What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.00
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
About Alex Penrod
Focus areas
EMDR Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Narrative
EMDR
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alex Penrod
Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC is an EMDR-primary psychotherapy practice in Austin, TX, founded by Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC. The practice provides evidence-based EMDR therapy for adults across a broad spectrum of concerns, including PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, stress, low self-esteem, and dissociative disorders. EMDR is the primary treatment approach throughout the practice, with specialized adaptations available for complex trauma and dissociation when clinically appropriate.
Treatment may incorporate Ego State Therapy and Internal Family Systems-informed interventions to support stabilization, treatment readiness, and the EMDR process. With over 10 years of clinical experience, including work in residential behavioral health, Alex Penrod provides care for adults seeking both standard EMDR therapy and more specialized treatment when their needs are complex.
Treatment is available in person at North and Southwest Austin locations and through telehealth across Texas. Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR offers free 15-minute consultations, standard 60-minute and extended 90-minute appointments, accepts employer-sponsored Aetna plans through Headway, and supports automated out-of-network reimbursement through Thrizer.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My approach to EMDR therapy is empathetic and understanding, while rooted in the trauma informed principles of establishing safety, trust, autonomy, collaboration, and empowerment. In the beginning of therapy my focus is on helping you stabilize in your everyday life and gain resources and skills to feel confident about engaging in EMDR therapy. I move at a pace that feels tolerable and safe for you while working to instill confidence that you can keep progressing. As an EMDR therapist I recognize the difficulty in building trust at first, so much of my approach in the beginning is focused on establishing that with you before moving into anything deeper.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
EMDR Therapy with me begins with a thorough assessment and interviewing you to determine your strengths, needs, preferences, expectations, barriers, and goals and establish a mutual agreement for how to work together. I may provide referrals to other professionals to help support your therapy in a holistic way.
I work from a three phase model of trauma therapy beginning with:
Phase 1: Safety and Stabilization (typically several weeks to several months)
In this phase I help you establish the ability to find a sense of safety in your everyday life, build skills to regulate your nervous system and emotions, and help you build a tool kit of resources and coping skills that give you more sense of control in your life.
Phase 2: Memory Reprocessing (several weeks to several months)
In this phase I introduce you to EMDR therapy and collaborate with you to reprocesses past traumas at a pace and intensity you can tolerate, gaining a sense of confidence with each successful target memory reprocessed.
Phase 3: Reintegration
In this phase I work to help you make use of the relief and freedom achieved in previous phases by helping you enrich and broaden your life in ways that feel affirming of who you want to be, and empowering you to believe in yourself as you feel able to take on new challenges.
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Alex Penrod, LPC has 50+ in-network plans.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I am In Network with Aetna through Headway
For Out of Network claims, I provide superbills and I'm listed as a provider on Thrizer. If your deductible is met, Thrizer will instantly reimburse you for your copay or coinsurance following a session with me and they will wait for reimbursement.
For example:
Provided deductible is met:
Session cost: $150
Co-insurance 40%
Allowed Amount of $150
Estimated cost to you: $85
In this example, Thrizer would allow the client to pay $85 for the session without the need for a superbill. (each person's insurance is different, this is a hypothetical example.)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Master's in Addiction Counseling
NPI number
1457972549
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
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Is Alex Penrod accepting new patients?
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What practice does Alex Penrod work with?
Alex Penrod works with Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alex Penrod?
Alex Penrod frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alex Penrod on their profile.
What languages does Alex Penrod speak?
Alex Penrod speaks English.
How do patients rate Alex Penrod in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Alex Penrod. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.