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Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC

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Seattle, WA 98103
I believe the best therapy is a playful blend of science and relationship—transparent, direct, and focused on the heart of the matter. I use lots of humor to regulate emotional intensity in trauma and couples work. I am a licensed therapist in both Washington state and Texas, offering video therapy to help my clients. With 20+ years of clinical experience, my work blends trauma-informed and relationship-focused therapy with attachment science, neuroscience, and depth psychology. My compassion is an active, embodied practice. I am based in Austin, TX (Central Time). I do not provide in-person treatment or crisis intervention.
Are you and your partner stuck in the same painful fights? Does it get really intense and then ice cold? You are not alone. John Gottman believes that 80% of the things that couples fight about is not logical - it is purely emotional. My training with both Gottman & Stan Tatkin (PACT) focuses on dropping the story and being with each other in a loving way.
There is hope, even if things feel painful or stuck right now. Reaching out is scary, but it is also very brave. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I believe empathy is a learned, embodied skill and that relationships can change with the right support. Email me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation and see if working together feels like a good fit.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Synchronicity Seattle

Seattle, WA 98103

(737) 734-2710

Synchronicity Austin

Austin, TX 78759

My website
I am accepting new couples willing to work virtually. I have been licensed for over 20 years, and I specialize in relationships and trauma.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Marital and Premarital and Coping Skills 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Tom Bolls - Licensed Professional Counselor
Tom Bolls
Let's Connect (737) 734-2710
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Synchronicity Seattle

Seattle, WA 98103

(737) 734-2710

Synchronicity Austin

Austin, TX 78759

My website
I am accepting new couples willing to work virtually. I have been licensed for over 20 years, and I specialize in relationships and trauma.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Marital and Premarital and Coping Skills 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Tom Bolls - Licensed Professional Counselor
Tom Bolls

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I work only as a private pay clinician, but I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Unfortunately, I have found many insurance companies in do not reimburse for couples work. As a result, I pace treatment based on what my clients need and what they can afford financially.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710
"
I work only as a private pay clinician, but I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Unfortunately, I have found many insurance companies in do not reimburse for couples work. As a result, I pace treatment based on what my clients need and what they can afford financially.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61670765 Thomas Bolls
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Attended Texas State University, Graduated 2004
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Texas 61242 / 2004
  • Membership with EMDRIA 2004
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Better communication comes through understanding, compassion and especially practice. I have advanced training in EMDR, C-PTSD, Jungian analysis, PACT (Tatkin), Gottman, IMAGO, Sensorimotor (Ogden), and early childhood neglect. I am licensed in both Washington state as well as Texas.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710
"
Better communication comes through understanding, compassion and especially practice. I have advanced training in EMDR, C-PTSD, Jungian analysis, PACT (Tatkin), Gottman, IMAGO, Sensorimotor (Ogden), and early childhood neglect. I am licensed in both Washington state as well as Texas.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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I help couples navigate the impact of trauma on communication and emotional regulation, creating space for deeper connection and healing. My approach blends trauma-informed care with neuroscience to build resilience, while humor lightens the process and fosters hope. Together, we transform conflict into understanding and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships through better communication
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710
"
I help couples navigate the impact of trauma on communication and emotional regulation, creating space for deeper connection and healing. My approach blends trauma-informed care with neuroscience to build resilience, while humor lightens the process and fosters hope. Together, we transform conflict into understanding and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships through better communication
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Gay Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Gay Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago
  • Jungian
  • Narrative
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Schema Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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I use Jung's idea of the tension of the opposites to help couples move beyond polarization, where the same arguments play out without resolution. By holding both perspectives with empathy and curiosity, I guide partners toward integration rather than opposition. Blending neuroscience, compassion, and humor, I create a space where differences spark growth, harmony, and more effective communication.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710
"
I use Jung's idea of the tension of the opposites to help couples move beyond polarization, where the same arguments play out without resolution. By holding both perspectives with empathy and curiosity, I guide partners toward integration rather than opposition. Blending neuroscience, compassion, and humor, I create a space where differences spark growth, harmony, and more effective communication.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 734-2710

Location

Primary Location

Synchronicity Seattle

Seattle, WA 98103

(737) 734-2710

Additional Location

Synchronicity Austin

Austin, TX 78759

(737) 734-2710
"
I am accepting new couples willing to work virtually. I have been licensed for over 20 years, and I specialize in relationships and trauma.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 734-2710
"
I am accepting new couples willing to work virtually. I have been licensed for over 20 years, and I specialize in relationships and trauma.
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Tom Bolls
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 734-2710