Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull
Compassionate systemic therapist with practical tools
LMFT Tennessee
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Bradley
Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull brings two decades of clinical experience to work with people facing relationship strains, family challenges, intimacy concerns, parenting questions, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, trauma, and issues around self-esteem and life transitions.
Background and approach
He draws on a systemic mindset that looks beyond symptoms to how family, work, and social systems shape a person’s struggles, and he also treats a range of related areas such as communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, sexuality, and ADHD. Brad’s training blends academic study with extensive real-world practice.
He earned a PhD in child and family studies with an emphasis in counseling and built early family therapy skills at established community centers. Over the years he has integrated client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, and the Gottman Method into a pragmatic, down-to-earth style.
Outside of clinical work he maintains an active life that includes cycling, hiking, reading, and woodworking, reflecting a practical, grounded presence he brings into sessions.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Dr. Bull commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR as part of his clinical toolbox. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. EMDR is an approach that works with memory processing to reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events and related symptoms.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He partners with clients to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor practical interventions to each person’s life context.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules and geographic constraints. These formats offer flexibility for ongoing work, quick check-ins, or different communication styles, allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, client-centered support across a range of therapeutic goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Tennessee, Virginia
Languages
English