What is Thomas Aulfick PLLC?
Peace of Mind through Greater Consciousness
How can you be better and evolve to higher states of being? If you want to understand your suffering and move toward higher functioning, you need to put effort into examining your reality, touch what ails you and lean into the work that will start your ascension.
An unexamined life keeps us trapped and oppressed by our suffering. Peace of mind is an elusive concoction of ingredients that involve our movements, thoughts, feelings, relationships and work.
Thomas Auflick PLLC is an evolution in progress that is helping me find my own peace of mind through a practice of greater consciousness. All of the services I offer are an extension of my own individual development. I look forward to working with you to help you find peace of mind through our collaborative greater consciousness.
Individual Therapy
I think it is important to reconceptualize the idea of therapy. For years, I resisted therapy because I did not want to define myself as Broken. Okay, how about saying, “I am going to therapy because I want to be Better.”
Couples Counseling
I often say to my couple’s clients, “It’s hard enough to understand the Self and your individual life, but then, you went and decided to bring someone into your inner circle.” Relationships can be challenging because individual life can be challenging, but your relationships can help you evolve and create a more fulfilling life. My work as a Certified Gottman Therapist has helped me find the greatest satisfaction in my relationships.
Group Therapy
This form of therapy is underutilized and underrated. My work in group therapy has transformed and moved me to greater levels of admiration, respect and honor for people. The power of a group of people who wish to evolve and help others to evolve is a powerful and meaningful way to heal. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways of connecting to our world and others because our existence is based upon our interdependence. Something amazing happens when you share your truth with caring individuals and listen empathetically to others. In Group Therapy you can find healing and be a part of the vehicle for helping others heal.
Focusing
Developed by an amazing therapist and philosopher, Eugene Gendlin, this technique was captured and identified through years of research into what makes therapy work. I use Focusing weekly in my life to unpack the unconscious baggage that needs tending. This technique has spawned the revolution of somatic experiencing that has paved new pathways into healing Trauma. Here is a quick way to tap into the greater expanse of You. Give this process a try and skip the complications of traditional mental health therapy.
SOMA Breath
I started meditating to try and help manage my anxiety. The simple practice of mindful meditation brought great relief to my suffering, but exploring and experimenting with breath work was a game changer. SOMA Breath transformed me in a short amount of time to tame the beast of my Anxiety. There is real science behind the techniques of SOMA and the results are incredible. Through SOMA Breathwork, many people are finding their own inner elixir to healing mental, physical and spiritual problems.
Who is Thomas Auflick
Resume and Personal Life
Professional Experience
2013 – Present, Mental Health and Relationship Counselor
1995 – 2019, Mental Health/Career Counselor —TRAC Associates, Seattle, WA
- 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
1992 – 1995, Mental Health Coordinator – Community Care Centers, Seattle, WA
- 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 (Counseling), Antioch University, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts (English/Creative Writing), University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Certified Gottman Therapist
Certified SOMA Breath Instructor
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).
Three amazing women raised me: my mother, aunt and grandmother, all from the maternal side of the family. I grew up as an only child without a father.
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.
I like to engage with the natural world and love riding my bike.
I like to cook and eat. At the heart of these matters is sharing and experiencing life with friends and relatives.
The road to where I am now has always been about work. I was not gifted to know at an early age what I was supposed to be when I grew up. My working-class background put me to work at the age of nine, and I never stopped.
My experience in life has given me the opportunity to sit with a diverse range of individuals from all socioeconomic classes and cultural backgrounds. I am blessed by the strength of my diverse family, friends and community from all corners of the planet.
To learn more, give me a call for a free consultation at 206-714-0610.
FAQs
- Mostly adults and young adults
- Men, women, transgendered, and gender-neutral individuals
- 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 have been blessed with a rich history of diversity in my world 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: $225 (85 minutes)
Subsequent appointments: $150 (55 minutes)
For Couples Therapy:
1st session: (85 minutes) $270 + Online Assessment $43
2nd session: (85 minutes) $270
3rd session: (85 minutes) $270
Follow up sessions: $180 (55 minutes)
For Group Therapy:
$225 (85 minutes) initial assessment; $60 (85 minutes) group session
I prefer check, cash, Venmo (thomasauflick@hotmail.com), Apple Pay (my phone #), Cash App ($ThomasJAuflick), and PayPal (thomasauflick@hotmail.com; Paypal.me/thomasjauflick).
Credit Cards accepted.
Payment is due at time of service.
I accept Premera, Regence and First Choice Health. First Choice Health is commonly partnered with Kaiser, so check the bottom of your insurance card.
Ask your Employer if they have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). I partner with Wellspring EAP Services and First Choice EAP. They can help pay for my services.
You may find reimbursement through your private insurance, if you have out-of-network (OON) coverage. I will give you a receipt of service for you to submit to your insurance company with a claim form. Monthly billing statements will be provided upon your request.
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?
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