Therapist profile
Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr., LMFT, LCMFT
LMFT focused on family and relationship concerns
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- Attachment based work
- Communication skills
- Homework focused
About Charles
Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) with 36 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, depression, and related difficulties such as anger and low self-esteem.
He speaks plainly about how past patterns shape current relationships. He helps people identify recurring behaviors and negative beliefs that get in the way of connection. Sessions often include communication skills practice, role-playing, and carefully chosen between-session assignments to test new ways of relating.
His work draws on family systems ideas and attachment-focused thinking to map how family roles and history affect present problems. He integrates other approaches as needed, using cognitive behavior ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and motivational interviewing to clarify goals. Homework is seen as an important part of making progress between sessions.
He has long experience with both military and civilian populations and recognizes the pressures those lifestyles create. He accepts the larger family context as a resource when addressing personal concerns and sets goals together with each person he sees.
People who come to him for help can expect a practical, skills-focused process. The focus is on resolving the problems you name as most important and on testing small changes that lead to clearer communication and steadier relationships.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. It looks at patterns of closeness and distance and helps people notice and change predictable reactions that cause friction in partnerships and families.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, person-focused stance. The therapist listens closely and helps clients name their priorities and make choices that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which combination of methods fits best. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions and between-session assignments so they fit your routine.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Louisiana, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with at home?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, intimacy issues, depression, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related topics such as abandonment, blended family issues, and fatherhood issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
His approach is integrated and people-oriented. He uses attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, the Gottman Method elements, and motivational interviewing when they fit the goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of experience working in both military and civilian settings and brings that background to relationship and family-related problems.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credentials LMFT and LCMFT and is licensed in Kansas as stated in his profile materials.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
If you need to know specific session formats, please confirm the current options before booking since the profile does not list formats explicitly.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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