Online EMDR and Trauma Therapy for Lucas, Fairview, and the Lovejoy Area
Specialized EMDR therapy for PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment wounds.
Heal your past, Reclaim your present, Build your future
Life doesn’t have to look like it’s falling apart on the outside to feel that way on the inside.
You may be capable, dependable, and accustomed to handling difficult things on your own. Other people may rely on you. You may have a successful career, a family, and a life you worked hard to create. But unresolved aspects of the past can resurface despite your best attempts to move on.
Trauma is not always visible from the outside. It can look like staying composed, anticipating problems before they happen, working harder than everyone around you, avoiding conflict until you suddenly cannot, or understanding your history without being able to change the reactions it still produces.
After years of coping and performing, there comes a time when moving forward looks like reaching out for support and healing.
A Practice Designed For Busy Adults
Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR was designed to help adults in this exact situation find discreet, confidential support for healing from past trauma and PTSD. We provide specialized online trauma therapy for adults in Lucas, TX, Fairview, and the Lovejoy area. Our work uses EMDR therapy to address PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, and experiences that remain active long after the original danger has passed.
Our trauma-focused approach goes beyond general supportive counseling. Treatment is designed for people who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and work directly with the memories, beliefs, protective responses, and emotional patterns that continue to interfere with their lives.
Therapy is provided through secure telehealth throughout Texas, allowing you to access specialized intensive therapy without adding a drive into a larger city.
Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC
Founder & EMDR Therapist
I’m Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC, a licensed professional counselor and the founder and therapist behind Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR. I created this practice specifically for adults living with PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences.
My work is centered on EMDR therapy and informed by parts work, ego state therapy, and a phase-oriented approach to trauma treatment. This allows therapy to move beyond simply talking about what happened and toward addressing the memories, beliefs, protective responses, and nervous system patterns that continue to shape your life.
Many of the people I work with have spent years functioning well on the surface while managing distress privately. They are often thoughtful, capable, and highly self-aware, but insight alone has not changed the reactions that continue to surface.
Neuro Nuance was designed to offer specialized trauma treatment with depth, discretion, and respect for the complexity of each person’s experience.
I welcome new clients from all walks of life. To learn more about how I can help you find lasting healing, schedule your free 15-minute consultation with me. I’d love to learn more about your goals and answer any questions you may have.
Training and Certification
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II (CCTP-II)
Trained and Certified in the treatment of complex trauma (C-PTSD)
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EMDR Trained
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy by the EMDR Institute
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Advanced EMDR Training
Trained and received consultation in the use of EMDR in the treatment of dissociative disorders
The EMDR Institute
How We Help
Trauma can affect far more than memory. It may shape how you respond to stress, navigate life transitions, experience relationships, understand yourself, and move through everyday life.
Our work is designed to help adults address patterns that continue after difficult or complex experiences, including:
Persistent anxiety, hypervigilance, or difficulty relaxing
Emotional numbness, shutdown, or dissociation
Shame, self-criticism, and negative beliefs about yourself
Irritability, defensiveness, or reactions that feel disproportionate
Difficulty trusting others or feeling secure in relationships
Intrusive memories, nightmares, or unwanted reminders of the past
Avoidance, overworking, perfectionism, or the need to stay in control
Feeling stuck despite understanding where your reactions come from
Burnout, depression, or emotional exhaustion that persists despite continued functioning
Difficulty developing self-trust or changing an attachment style shaped by earlier relational wounds
Individual therapy is tailored to your history, current symptoms, and therapy goals. Treatment may include EMDR therapy, parts work, ego state therapy, trauma-informed counseling, and other trauma-focused approaches based on your capacity for deeper processing.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR therapy, is designed to help the brain process experiences that continue to feel active long after they are over. Rather than relying only on insight or traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly with the memories, beliefs, emotions, and physical responses connected to unresolved trauma.
EMDR may help with:
PTSD symptoms and traumatic memories
Complex trauma and developmental trauma
Triggers that feel automatic or difficult to control
Persistent shame, fear, or self-blame
Attachment wounds and relationship patterns
Dissociation and emotional disconnection
Experiences that remain distressing despite previous therapy
Treatment is paced carefully and adapted to your needs. For people with complex trauma or dissociation, preparation and stabilization may come before deeper trauma processing.
A Thoughtful Approach to Trauma Treatment
Not everyone is ready to begin processing traumatic memories immediately. For many people, especially those living with complex trauma or dissociation, effective treatment begins by building stability, strengthening internal resources, and developing a greater sense of safety before deeper processing begins.
Therapy takes place in a client-centered space and is tailored to your individual needs rather than following a rigid protocol. Depending on your history and goals, treatment may integrate:
EMDR therapy
Parts work and ego state therapy
Attachment-based therapy
Emotional regulation and nervous system stabilization
Resource development and preparation for trauma processing
Cognitive and behavioral strategies when appropriate
Assistance with developing communication skills, anger management, conflict resolution skills, and healthy lifestyle practices to support stability between sessions
Our approach goes beyond discussing the past. Trauma-focused therapy aims to help the past become less disruptive to your present so you can respond with greater flexibility, emotional resilience, confidence, and choice.
Expected Benefits of EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is intended to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and help the nervous system respond as though the danger is no longer happening in the present.
Depending on your history and treatment goals, EMDR may help you:
Feel less overwhelmed by reminders of the past
Reduce hypervigilance, anxiety, and automatic threat responses
Respond to triggers with greater flexibility and control
Develop more balanced beliefs about yourself and what happened
Experience less shame, fear, anger, or self-blame
Feel more present and connected in relationships
Build greater self-trust and emotional resilience
Move forward without relying as heavily on avoidance, overworking, or emotional shutdown
While there are no psychotherapies that can guarantee results, EMDR is one of the most highly studied therapies for trauma with high success rates for achieving remission from PTSD. Progress is evaluated throughout therapy, and treatment is adjusted based on your response, readiness, and goals.
Is This a Good Fit?
This approach may be a good fit if you:
Want more than general supportive individual counseling
Have insight into your history but still feel affected by it
Are interested in EMDR or other trauma-focused treatment
Need therapy that accounts for complex trauma, dissociation, or attachment wounds
Prefer a structured, individualized approach
Can attend secure online sessions from a private location in Texas
A free 15-minute consultation is available to discuss what you are looking for and whether the practice is a good fit.
Fees
60-minute sessions: $150
90-minute sessions: $225
Free consultation (15-minutes)
Private pay
Documentation available for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement
Fees, scheduling, and questions about payment are discussed before treatment begins so you know what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, Virtual EMDR sessions can be successfully conducted online through secure video. The process can be adapted for teletherapy, utilizing visual cues, auditory tones, or tapping for bilateral stimulation. This flexibility allows you to receive EMDR treatment from the comfort and safety of your home.
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This page is for our online trauma therapy services. Secure telehealth is available for adults anywhere in Texas, including Lucas, Fairview, and the Lovejoy area.
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Treatment focuses on PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, and other trauma-related concerns using EMDR therapy and complementary trauma-focused approaches.
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No. Early sessions focus on understanding your goals, learning about your history at a pace that feels manageable, and developing a treatment plan that fits your needs.
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Every person is different. The length of treatment depends on your history, goals, current symptoms, and the complexity of the experiences being addressed.
A more detailed estimate can be given during a free consultation.
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A free 15-minute consultation provides an opportunity to discuss what you are looking for, ask questions, and determine whether the practice fits your needs.
3 Step Plan
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Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
Follow the link below to use my calendar and choose a time that’s right for you.
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Together we assess your needs and determine a plan of action
A consultation allows you to explore if therapy with Neuro Nuance is right for you with no commitment or obligation.
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Begin healing your past, reclaiming your present, and building your future
After consultation, beginning therapy is as easy as scheduling your first session.