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Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC

Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC specializes in EMDR therapy in Austin, TX. Schedule a free consultation at www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com.

Serving Austin in person and all of Texas online. Founded by Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC.

12/26/2025

Substance use is often framed as a motivation problem.

In PTSD, it more often functions as short-term nervous system regulation and memory avoidance.

When alcohol or drugs are removed without anything replacing that function, people are left exposed to the very states those substances were buffering.

Awareness alone rarely changes that dynamic.

Work with trauma frequently involves addressing substance use patterns without judgment, not as a moral issue but as part of readiness and stabilization.

This is often necessary before deeper trauma processing can be effective.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, EMDR therapy is used alongside broader recovery support when PTSD and self-medication are intertwined.

To learn more about the crucial topic of self-medication and PTSD in the context of trauma recovery, find the full article below 👇

https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/self-medication-and-ptsd

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR! 🎄🎁

The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration and also a reminder of the past and difficulties.

If you’re struggling, my wish for you is that you’re able to make contact with at least one person who makes the world a better place for you this year. That’s what truly matters in my opinion.

Dogs, cats, and even reptiles can be a sufficient fallback I suppose.

We won’t make this too complicated.

🎄

12/23/2025

EMDR therapy can be an effective way to address PTSD for people in Austin, including those who are also in recovery from substance use disorders.

When trauma and addiction have been intertwined, EMDR isn’t approached casually or in isolation. It’s used thoughtfully, with attention to stability, timing, and often coordination with other supports so trauma processing strengthens recovery rather than undermining it.

That’s where focused work around PTSD and addiction supports EMDR therapy. Understanding how trauma symptoms contributed to substance use helps guide pacing, preparation, and target selection so EMDR can do what it’s meant to do — resolve traumatic memory networks, not overwhelm the system.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, we specialize in EMDR therapy and integrate addiction-informed planning when treating PTSD, prioritizing safety, readiness, and long-term stability.

If you’re considering EMDR therapy in Austin and are also navigating recovery, this page explains how trauma-focused treatment and substance use recovery can be approached together in a coordinated way.

👉 https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/ptsd-and-addiction

12/22/2025

EMDR therapy often brings up more than memories, especially for clients in Austin who come into therapy carrying long-standing beliefs about themselves.

In EMDR work, shame doesn’t usually show up as a single feeling. It shows up as internalized messages like “something is wrong with me” or “I don’t deserve relief.” These beliefs are often protective, when childhood looked like staying small for survival and being too confident was an invitation to be knocked down.

But when these beliefs stay unaddressed, they can quietly interfere with reprocessing by increasing self-criticism, avoidance, or emotional shutdown.

That’s why work around shame and self-esteem is used in support of EMDR therapy, to help make healing feel safe. Addressing these identity-level blocks helps EMDR access the memory networks that actually need to be processed.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, we specialize in EMDR therapy, and integrate targeted work with shame and self-concept when it strengthens safety, readiness, and integration.

If you’re considering EMDR therapy in Austin or notice persistent self-blame or harsh inner criticism during trauma work, this page offers more context on how these patterns develop and are addressed.

👉 https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/shame-and-self-esteem-therapy-in-austin-texas

12/19/2025

Social support shouldn’t be a “nice to have” factor in PTSD recovery, it’s a core mechanism of healing.

For individuals with trauma histories, difficulty trusting others, withdrawing from relationships, or feeling unsafe in connection often reflects attachment-based survival adaptations, not personal failure. Trauma reshapes how the nervous system experiences closeness and often leads to isolation.

In EMDR therapy, especially when informed by attachment theory, healing isn’t limited to reprocessing past memories, it also includes restoring the capacity for safe relational connection. Strong social support before, during, and after therapy helps regulate the nervous system, reinforce adaptive beliefs, and stabilize long-term recovery.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR in Austin, Texas, enhancing social support is treated as essential to trauma-informed care, and it’s pillar five in the Six Pillars of Holistic Trauma Recovery.

For those navigating PTSD, complex trauma, or attachment wounds, understanding how to build and repair supportive relationships can be a powerful step forward. Learn more in the full article below 👇

👉 How social support impacts PTSD recovery:
https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/how-to-build-social-support-for-ptsd-recovery

12/17/2025

Some relationship struggles aren’t about communication skills or insight…

they’re rooted in attachment injuries that shape how safety, closeness, and trust are experienced.

Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR in Austin, TX offers attachment focused therapy, supporting adults who find themselves stuck in recurring relational patterns, emotional shutdown, or intense reactivity in close relationships. Attachment patterns develop early as nervous-system adaptations and often persist into adulthood, especially when trauma is involved.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, attachment-focused work often integrates EMDR therapy to help process attachment injuries at their roots, supporting emotional regulation, internal safety, and the development of more secure ways of relating over time.

Learn more about Attachment Therapy in Austin, TX and how this approach supports relational healing. Visit our service page below 👇

https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/attachment-therapy-in-austin-texas

Offering in-person therapy in Austin, TX and telehealth virtual sessions across Texas.

12/15/2025

New educational resource from Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR

Read our new guide on attachment styles in relationships, exploring how adult attachment patterns shape emotional closeness, conflict, and recurring relationship dynamics.

The article outlines the four main adult attachment styles, clarifies common misconceptions, and explains how attachment patterns develop, and how they can shift over time. This framework is especially relevant for individuals navigating trauma, C-PTSD, or long-standing relationship difficulties that don’t respond to insight alone.

Read the full article here 👇

https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/attachment-styles-in-relationships

Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR is an Austin-based psychotherapy practice specializing in EMDR therapy, with a clinical focus on trauma, attachment, and nervous system–informed care.

12/12/2025

PTSD isn’t only about being triggered by past experiences.

It also reflects a nervous system carrying accumulated stress beyond its capacity, pushing to function while feeling depleted, burned out, and rarely given enough space between stressors to fully recover.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, reducing this stress burden and creating space for healing begins early to build the foundation for EMDR therapy to be effective.

As part of a six prong strategy, Stress Management for PTSD, explores Pillar Four of the Six Pillars of Holistic Trauma Recovery, including:

✅ How chronic stress contributes to allostatic load, the body’s hidden stress burden

✅ How the Window of Tolerance model helps identify, understand, and respond to stress

✅ Practical approaches to daily stress management: self-compassion, values-based action, and boundary setting

✅ How consistent, holistic practices support trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, CBT, CPT, and PE

✅ A free downloadable stress tracker to help monitor capacity and adjust to current needs

Trauma therapy is most effective when the nervous system has the capacity to process the past. Building that capacity in the present is an essential part of meaningful recovery.

To learn more, follow the link below 👇

https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/stress-management-for-ptsd

📍 In-person therapy in Austin, TX

💻 Virtual therapy available across Texas

Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC
EMDR Therapist | Founder
Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC
Austin, TX

12/11/2025

Proudly featured in Counselor Brief

In their latest article, 7 Ways to Balance Structure and Flexibility in Counseling Sessions, Counselor Brief featured Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC, founder of Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR in Austin, TX.

Alex discussed the importance of balancing the real time emergent needs of clients with the agenda and structure of evidence-based protocols for trauma and PTSD.

Neuro Nuance Therapy was honored to assist with providing real world examples of how counselors practice, beyond theories and modalities.

Read the full article below 👇

https://counselorbrief.com/qa/7-ways-to-balance-structure-and-flexibility-in-counseling-sessions/

12/10/2025

“You’re just not manifesting your own reality right…”

We’ve all been hyped up by a persuasive speaker at some point. Motivation is a powerful resource and when used appropriately it helps a ton of people.

But there’s a dark side, and risks.

Using spiritual platitudes, manifestation gospel, or positive psychology to minimize real suffering and suggest people can simply think their way out of trauma or mental health issues can cause real harm.

Bypassing empathy, relational trust, and processing pain by focusing only on solutions and action plans is a risk in coaching circles and spiritual communities.

While these resources can be invaluable as part of an overall strategy, it’s important to recognize the limitations.

Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR is committed to providing trauma-focused education, resources, and EMDR therapy in Austin, TX to help survivors understand their options and red flags to avoid.

To learn more visit our article on spiritual bypassing and mental health below 👇

https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/blog/spiritual-bypassing-and-mental-health-why-a-trauma-informed-approach-is-essential

12/08/2025

Traumatic loss can change everything.

When grief is intertwined with shock or trauma, after a sudden life event, the usual ways of coping often aren’t enough.

To support clients facing this experience, Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR offers Traumatic Grief & Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy in Austin, TX.

This service is designed for adults navigating loss after a sudden, violent, or overwhelming event. Using EMDR and trauma-focused approaches, we help clients process both the trauma and the grief so they can move forward with greater stability and support.

If you’re in Austin or anywhere in Texas via telehealth and finding it hard to move through the grieving process, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it on your own.

Learn more or schedule a free consultation by visiting our service page below 👇

www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/traumatic-grief-and-prolonged-grief-disorder-therapy-austin-texas

12/06/2025

“I’m working 12 hours a day and getting about 3 hours of sleep.”

It’s a story I often hear from trauma survivors who have been living with insomnia so long it feels normal.

In trauma work, people focus on therapy sessions, coping skills, and psychoeducation, all essential. But one pillar often gets ignored, even though it affects how well the brain can integrate EMDR processing: sleep.

At Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, the Six Pillars of Holistic Trauma Recovery emphasize what clients can do between sessions to accelerate healing. When sleep stabilizes, emotional regulation improves, memory reconsolidation strengthens, and PTSD symptoms begin to soften.

If you want to understand why so many trauma survivors struggle at night, and how improving sleep can become a turning point in recovery, this article is for you:

👉 Rest to Rewire: Sleep and PTSD Recovery

https://www.neuronuancetherapyandemdr.com/sleep-and-ptsd-recovery

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