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Tom Bolls(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, LMHP
WashingtonTexas
Couples counseling- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Trauma-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-Infidelity-Shame-

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Professional statement

Tom Bolls is a licensed therapist in Washington State who specializes in virtual couples therapy for partners who feel stuck in painful, repeating cycles. He works with couples experiencing chronic conflict, emotional disconnection, power struggles, trust injuries, and intimacy challenges. Many of the couples he supports are thoughtful and motivated, yet find that communication tools alone haven’t been enough to create lasting change. They often come to therapy feeling discouraged, polarized, or unsure how to move forward together.

Tom’s approach to couples therapy is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and experiential. Rather than focusing only on communication techniques, he helps couples understand the emotional and nervous-system patterns driving their conflicts. Sessions focus on slowing down reactive cycles, increasing emotional safety, and helping each partner develop greater awareness of their own protective strategies. Drawing from attachment theory, EMDR-informed work, and depth psychology, Tom supports couples in building emotional capacity, flexibility, and genuine connection.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Tom brings a steady, engaged presence to couples work. He has advanced training in trauma treatment and attachment-based couples therapy, along with a long-standing interest in Jungian and archetypal psychology as a way of understanding relational patterns. He is known for being active and attuned in sessions—balancing compassion with clarity—helping couples feel both supported and gently challenged as they work toward change.

Tom offers secure telehealth couples therapy throughout Washington State, allowing partners to attend sessions from the comfort of their own home. He works exclusively with couples and offers extended session lengths when clinically appropriate to support deeper work. New clients are invited to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to determine fit and discuss goals for therapy.


Message to clients

Hi, and welcome. I’m glad you reached out.

Starting couples therapy can feel vulnerable, awkward, or even a little intimidating—especially if things have been tense for a while. My goal is to create a space where both partners feel understood, not judged, and where we can look at what’s happening between you with honesty, compassion, and yes, a bit of humor. Relationships are hard, and sometimes being able to laugh with the process (not at each other) can open doors that seriousness alone can’t.

I bring a calm, engaged presence to sessions and work actively with couples to slow things down, make sense of stuck patterns, and help each partner feel less alone inside the relationship. I take the work seriously, but I don’t believe therapy has to feel heavy all the time. Moments of insight, relief, and even lightness often show up alongside the hard conversations—and those moments matter.

If you’re feeling unsure but curious, that’s more than enough to start. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation so we can talk about what’s been happening and see whether working together feels like a good fit. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you both in this next step.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years

Synchronicity Austin, Therapist / Owner, 2002 - Present

Sensorimotor Therapist , Level 1 Certified, 2016
PACT Level 3 Couples Therapist, PACT Certified, 2014
Gottman Level 2 Couples Therapist, Gottman Method Certified, 2011
Imago Level 2 Couples Therapist, Imago Certified, 2010
EMDR Consultant and Practitioner, EMDRIA certified, 2008
Texas State University, MA in Counseling, 2004

Licensure

Washington: MHC.LH.61670765 - Texas: 61242

Languages

English

Specialties

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Infidelity - Processing through the impacts that infidelity has on one’s relationship; learning how to set boundaries, resolve conflict effectively, and promote healing in the relationship

Shame - Exploring how shame shows up in one’s life and the origins of this shame, especially in specific situations or environments; processing through this shame and developing an empowerment to feel less ashamed in daily life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Tom Bolls is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (50min)

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