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Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull, LMFT

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Bradley

Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull brings 20 years of clinical experience to concerns including relationship struggles, parenting challenges, intimacy questions, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, self-esteem difficulties, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He frames his practice around a systemic view that considers how family, work, and broader social forces shape individual experience, and he often applies that perspective even when working one-on-one. Brad trained academically and through hands-on experience, earning a PhD in child and family studies with an emphasis in counseling from the University of Tennessee in 2005.

His clinical background includes family therapy training at Good Shepherd Counseling Center and early work at Norton Psychiatric Clinic. He also holds an LMFT credential with registrations in Tennessee and Virginia.

Clinically pragmatic and described as down to earth, he draws on client-centered methods, CBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method to tailor care to each person’s needs. Outside of clinical life he enjoys biking, hiking, canoeing, reading, playing Scrabble, and refinishing furniture, reflecting an active, grounded approach to work and life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients explore their own goals; online sessions using this approach aim to create a collaborative pace so clients can reflect and decide what changes feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and in virtual sessions it often uses practical exercises and homework that clients can apply between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories, and therapists adapt its protocols for video or phone formats to guide bilateral stimulation and memory processing when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to review symptoms, life context, and goals, then suggests methods or combinations of methods that align with those priorities. Adjustments are made over time so the care plan stays responsive to progress and changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue around work, family, and travel schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located within the therapist's service region. The variety of formats supports different preferences for interaction, pacing, and between-session engagement.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Areas of focus include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family dynamics, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used here?
The practice emphasizes a systemic, down-to-earth style that combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR for trauma processing, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has been practicing for 20 years, with training that includes a PhD in child and family studies and extensive hands-on family therapy experience.
What credentials and where is the therapist licensed?
The therapist holds an LMFT credential and is registered as TN LMFT 584 and VA LMFT 0717001978, and practices from Tennessee.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman Method

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Tennessee, Virginia

Languages

English

What Bradley can help with

Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and depression.

Bradley works with individuals.

How Bradley approaches therapy

Bradley's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman Method.

Experience and training

Bradley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Tennessee, with 20 years of clinical experience.

Bradley completed family therapy training at Good Shepherd Counseling Center.