About Thomas Auflick PLLC
Peace of Mind through Greater Consciousness
These words speak to my journey of healing. In essence, I found my healing and ‘Peace’ when I began my psychological journey through the process of talk therapy.
We find Peace of Mind through Greater Consciousness in the examined life. Here, we make meaning, give definition, and create understanding. The more we know about ourselves, the greater the sense of ease to find Our Way. We perceive through the sensual perception in body to define an outer physical reality. Beyond the body, within and without, a greater perception can be perceived. Exploring my perception of awareness and greater consciousness through the outer and inner exploration leads me to find my strengths that help me evolve. In the presence of a trained therapist, I have found Peace of Mind.
I offer the following services to help people on their healing journey:
Individual Therapy
I prefer to conceive of this process in a positive light. You are not Broken: “I am going to therapy because I want to be Better.” Discover a pathway to being your best self. Find your way to achieve goals related to health and well-being. “I have a healthy relationship with my Self, and the people in my world.”
Couples Counseling
My work as a Certified Gottman Therapist has helped me find the greatest satisfaction in all of my relationships. This work taught me how to listen and communicate on the highest level. Health research points to people being physically and mentally healthier as well as living longer when in long term committed relationships.
Group Therapy
This form of therapy is underutilized and underrated. The power of group therapy comes from the people who care to help themselves and witness that in others like them. Something amazing happens when you share your truth with the world and you find support from another who is like you. Group therapy empowers people to help others through the presence of witnessing.
Focusing
My theoretical heart for counseling lands strongly in the frame of Focusing. As a Certified Focusing Oriented Therapist, I bring a somatic process that is born in research that points toward profound shifts in healing and greater sense of knowing your truth. This process accelerated my discovery of Peace of Mind through Greater Consciousness.
SOMA Breath
I started meditating years ago to try and get a hold of my anxiety. Meditation is a powerful tool. Combining intentional breath in meditation lead me to discover Pranayama through SOMA Breath. This tool helped me tame my anxiety. I am not just a subjective positive story. Real science points to healing through the techniques of breathwork. SOMA Breath can create an inner elixir to healing many mental and physical problems.
Who is Thomas Auflick
Resume and Personal Life
Professional Experience
Mental Health and Relationship Counselor — Thomas Auflick, PLLC. 2013 – Present
Mental Health/Career Counselor —TRAC Associates, Seattle, WA. 1995 – 2019
- Provide free Group Therapy to unemployed adults within the WorkSource system
- Responsible for career assessment, job search assistance, career counseling, advising and life coaching
- Employment assistance to high level professional immigrant and refugee populations involved in medical, engineering and technical fields
- Coached executives and high-end managers in self marketing to reach higher levels of career growth and success
- Assisted clients in negotiating base salary and benefit packages
- Sold marketing services to clients through cold calling, recruiting, networking and marketing
Mental Health Coordinator – Community Care Centers, Seattle, WA. 1992 – 1995
- Residential intake specialist for 30 bed treatment facility serving chronic mentally ill adults
- Activities Director
Education, Licensure, Certification & Professional Development
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Master of Arts Psychology (Counseling), Antioch University, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts (English/Creative Writing), University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Certified Gottman Therapist
Certified SOMA Breath Instructor
Certified Focusing Oriented Therapist
MORE ABOUT ME PERSONALLY
I am a father, husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.
I was born in Lakewood, California (1966), grew up in Reno, Nevada (1970) and spread my independent wings in Seattle, Washington (1987 – Present).
I am passionate about self development because there is so much to discover, experience, feel, relate, and know. Time has given me the wisdom to desire more and appreciate the precious gifts this life has given me.
Of course, there is more and you are free to reach out to me for a free consultation over the phone (206-714-0610).
FAQs
As a social worker and counselor, I have been blessed to work with a wide array of culture:
- Mostly adults and young adults
- These are some of the exact cultures I remember serving: Caucasian (White), American, African American (Black), Canadian, European (English, Irish, German, French), Latino (Mexican, Honduran, Guatemalan, Nicaraguan, Puerto Rican, Cuban…), Hattian, South American (Brazilian, Argentinian, Chilean, Columbian…), Israeli, African (Cameroon, Somali, Ethiopian, Sudanese, Nigerian, Kenyan, Egyptian, South African), Asian (Afghani, Bhutanese, Japanese, Iranian, Cambodian, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Korean, Pilipino, Vietnamese), Russian, and Armenian.
- Spiritual and Religious believers and non-believers. Christians (Catholics, Protestants), Mormons, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Wiccan. Atheists, Agnostics, and seekers.
- Individuals with severe physical and mental (cognitive and emotional) limitations
- Veterans
- Same sex, mixed interracial, and polyamorous couples
- LGBTQ+
However you identify is what is important in your world. I am open to your unique signature because I love the heart of humanity and the story that defines us. If you don’t see yourself in the above-mentioned list, I welcome you and would be honored to learn how you define your culture. Each of us constitute a unique culture and how we define it. This is my story. Let me hear yours.
For Individual Therapy:
First appointment, assessment: $210 (85 minutes)
Subsequent appointments: $175 (55 minutes)
For Couples Therapy:
1st session: (85 minutes) $330 + Online Assessment $31.93
2nd session: (85 minutes) $330
3rd session: (85 minutes) $330
Follow up sessions: $220 (55 minutes)
For Group Therapy:
$210 (85 minutes) initial assessment; $75 (85 minutes) group session
All transactions go through Simple Practice, the online business platform I use for all appointments.
I am in-network with:
- Regence Blue Shield of Washington
- Premera Blue Cross Washington
- First Choice Health
If your insurance is not listed above, you may find reimbursement through your private insurance with out-of-network (OON) coverage. I will give you a Super Bill of monthly billing statements to submit to your insurance.
Ask your insurance provider:
- Do I have out of network (OON) coverage?
What is my deductible and how much is paid already for this year? - What is my out-of-pocket (copay and/or coinsurance) amount?
- Am I covered to see a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)?
- What is your accepted fee for LMHC for my area and what percentage of that fee do you cover?
- Are there any diagnoses you do not cover?