Grief counselors and therapists in Bryan, TX

Hi! I'm Jan Quirl, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professional Art Therapist with 30 years of counseling experience as an independent practitioner. I have three Master's Degrees: Master of Education, Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas in Austin, two years of graduate coursework, and two years of supervision in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. I have two years of experience in training and residency as a hospital chaplain and two years of experience as a hospice chaplain and social worker.

I build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients and believe we can work together as a team to overcome challenges to create the kind of life you want to have. I love the work I do and am committed to each of my clients. I'm relaxed though direct, and focus both on challenges and successes. My biggest strength is fully committing to assist my clients with making positive changes in their lives. I look forward to meeting you soon!

I believe that struggles with mental health can make us feel like we’re on the outside looking in — different, misunderstood, or even broken.

Many of the people I work with identify as the “black sheep” in their families or communities — thoughtful, self-aware, but carrying more than they should have to on their own.

My goal is to help you shift how you see those experiences. What feels like a weakness or flaw often has the potential to become a source of strength, insight, and growth.

I specialize in working with people who feel like they don’t quite fit in.

I’m Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC, founder of Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC, an EMDR-primary psychotherapy practice based in Austin, Texas. I provide evidence-based EMDR therapy for adults experiencing PTSD, anxiety, grief, stress, low self-esteem, difficult past experiences, complex trauma, and dissociation.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, adults, and children ages 7 and older navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel understood and supported. I draw from person-centered therapy, attachment work, mindfulness, and I’m trained in EMDR to help process past experiences. I especially enjoy working with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

Hello, and welcome. As a National Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. I believe counseling is a collaborative process built on trust, empathy, and genuine connection, and I strive to help each client feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout their journey.

I have experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and emotional difficulties while helping clients build resilience, improve emotional wellness, and gain deeper self-understanding.