Meet Tommy Flick

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I grew up in California and earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from U.C. Irvine, my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University, and worked as a teen and family therapist intern for four years. I earned licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California in 2011, opening Flick Connection Therapy in San Francisco. In 2013 I gained licensure in Texas so that I could support multiple Bay Area clients attending universities in that state. In 2018, my wife and I moved to Spokane and I became licensed in Washington state. Flick Connection Therapy is located on the South Hill, serving clients daily in the office and through teletherapy.

Growing up I was taught the importance of respect, responsibility and honesty. These are the core values I encourage as the foundation for therapy. Teens and adults need to know they have someone who understands their struggles and can relate in authentic ways.

I’m formally trained in EMDR, CBT, IPT, and Mindfulness-based treatment modalities. These approaches are all based on empirical evidence. The ability to administer multiple proven approaches to clients with different needs allows me to effectively work with many presenting problems.

When not supporting others professionally, I enjoy raising my two sons with my wife, water skiing, working on classic cars and race cars, and competing in sanctioned automotive races. In addition to my therapeutic work, I’m most proud of winning the Pacific Cup yacht race from San Francisco to Hawaii, racing with my sister in the Silver State Classic Challenge, and taking eight years to restore a 1968 Ford Mustang. As a “car guy” it’s my nature to see hidden potential in rebuilding rather than replacing. My greatest reward is being thanked by clients who, through our work, have honed the abilities necessary to improve their lives.

Specialized Areas

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Teen Defiance, and Trauma Recovery.

Emphasis on short term, goal-oriented therapy focused on helping clients quickly gain traction in their lives and relationships.

EMDR, CBT, IPT and MBCT are regularly used modalities. Therapy usually lasts from 4-12 sessions.

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 11 years

License: Washington/LF60846218

Schools: University of California at Irvine and Santa Clara University

Additional Credentials

Certificate: California/ 50566

Certificate Date: 2011

Certificate: Licensed Texas MFT/ 202053

Certificate Date: 2013

Certificate: AAMFT/ 186897

Certificate Date: 2018

Testimonials

"Tommy is fantastic! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone. He has helped guide me through the most difficult time of my life and I am so grateful for our work together. 5 stars!"

-Quinn, 27

"Tommy has been an absolutely incredible support through what has been the hardest, most trying time in my life."

-Sarah, 39

"My life has improved and I'm living with real abundance in my family and at work. I'm living proof of being able to completely recreate a better life out of one that was held down by trauma and grief.”

-Eric, 52

"Tommy has a way of solving some of the most difficult situations with honesty and love."

-Demitrius, 23

"I've learned how to forgive everyone who's ever held me back. I'm now free of much of the negative baggage I used to carry repeatedly into every relationship."