- Relationship concerns
- Guilt and shame
- CBT and EMDR
About Bradley
Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull is a Tennessee LMFT with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and issues around guilt and shame.
Brad approaches therapy in a straightforward, practical way. He describes family therapy as systemic work that looks at how family, work, and society shape how people cope. Most of his work has been with individuals, even while using systemic ideas to understand patterns that affect daily life.
His training includes a PhD in child and family studies with an emphasis in counseling, completed in 2005 at the University of Tennessee, plus early family therapy training at Good Shepherd Counseling Center. He began with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a creative writing minor, followed by seminary study in pastoral counseling and work at Norton Psychiatric Clinic.
Brad writes plainly and draws on both academic study and hard-won life experience. He explains tools and concepts in everyday language so people can try them between sessions. He uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and the Gottman Method depending on the issue.
Outside of work he grew up around farming and teaching, and he still enjoys biking, hiking, canoeing, reading, Scrabble, movies, and furniture refinishing. That practical background influences how he talks about goals and next steps in sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a calm place to talk through guilt, relationship tensions, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps. It is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and practical coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method for processing traumatic memories and strong emotional reactions; it is often used when trauma or intense shame remains tied to specific memories.Finding the right mix of methods is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus more on talk-based work, skill-building, or trauma processing techniques.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also makes it possible to use CBT exercises, guided processing, and relational conversations from wherever a person is joining, while the therapist and client adjust pace and methods to suit the person's needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and areas such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He combines practical conversation with evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help people understand and respond to those feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals on systemic and personal issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with Tennessee and Virginia LMFT credentials and is based in Tennessee.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.