Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull, LMFT
Therapist in Tennessee
Dr.
- License 584, 0717001978 · Tennessee, Virginia Expires December 2027, June 2026
- NPI 1457624009 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About Bradley
Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull helps people handle relationship strain, parenting stress, communication problems, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. He also supports concerns like ADHD, self-esteem, sexuality, and questions about life purpose.
Dr. Bull writes plainly and keeps conversations focused on practical next steps. He takes a systemic view, meaning he looks at how work, family, and society affect a person's day-to-day life.
Sessions are often about tracing patterns and finding small changes that make a difference.
Background and approach
He uses clear language and short-term tools when they help. Dr. Bull blends client-centered work with structured techniques.
He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking. For trauma, he may use EMDR to process difficult memories. He also uses the Gottman Method when relationship skills are a focus.
Training came from university programs and long clinical experience. He completed a PhD in child and family studies with an emphasis on counseling, and he has two decades of clinical practice. Much of his learning also came from hands-on work in counseling centers and community clinics.
He aims to be down to earth in sessions. He prefers plain talk over jargon. Outside of work he bikes, hikes, refinishes furniture, and plays Scrabble, which helps him stay grounded and practical in therapy.
Credentials
- LMFT (Tennessee)
- License 584 · expires December 2027
- LMFT (Virginia)
- License 0717001978 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1457624009 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Bradley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bradley names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
These are the approaches Bradley names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online approaches for relationships and trauma
Dr. Bull uses the Gottman Method to focus on communication and relationship skills in a practical way. This approach centers on building positive interactions, repairing conflict, and improving emotional connection for people wanting clearer patterns and better day-to-day communication.He also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person's experience and goals through empathetic listening and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, depression, or relationship stress.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can fit a short break or low bandwidth. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins, written reflections, or support between longer sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy lives and different daily rhythms.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he commonly support?
He works with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are down to earth and practical. He combines client-centered listening with structured tools to change patterns and solve immediate problems.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and a PhD in child and family studies with an emphasis in counseling.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - TN LMFT and VA LMFT - and is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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