Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull, LMFT

Tennessee · 20 years in practice

Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull helps people navigate relationship strain, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

License and registration

LMFT, Tennessee: 584 · expires December 2027
LMFT, Virginia: 0717001978 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1457624009 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Bradley

Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull helps people navigate relationship strain, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of experience and a straightforward, practical style.

Brad writes plainly in session and listens for the day-to-day problems that make life feel heavy. He focuses on how family background, work, and social pressures shape behavior. Sessions are aimed at clear goals like improving communication, managing mood, or coping with change.

Background and approach

His background blends academic and real-world experience. He completed a PhD in child and family studies and has practiced family systems work since training at Good Shepherd Counseling Center. He also has roots in pastoral counseling and early clinical work at Norton Psychiatric Clinic.

Brad uses several approaches to suit different needs. He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters to each person, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and habits, and Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns. He also uses EMDR as a tool when trauma memories are a central concern.

Sessions are practical and grounded. Expect clear questions, focused exercises, and straightforward feedback. Brad balances clinical knowledge with everyday experience - he grew up around teachers and farmers and values simple, useful strategies for real life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Bradley names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. In online sessions this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks gentle questions, and prioritizes each person’s goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, aims to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online CBT often uses short exercises, homework, and practical strategies that people can practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used when trauma memories are causing distress; online EMDR sessions adapt the process with guided attention and structured steps to help process painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That process may change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper communication. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask brief questions, or continue a conversation between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use approaches like CBT or EMDR in ways that match practical needs.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with relationship and family issues, intimacy and parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and related struggles like communication problems and life transitions.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He takes a down-to-earth, practical approach. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday skills, and straightforward conversation rather than academic jargon.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience working in family systems and individual care, combining university training and many years in direct practice.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed as TN LMFT and VA LMFT, and practices from Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer online?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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