Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. , LMFT, LCMFT

Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. brings more than three decades of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families across civilian and military communities. He approaches therapy with respect for cultural and social diversity and draws on 36 years of service as both a military service member and a federal employee to inform practical support for clients navigating the demands of military and civilian life.

He uses an integrated, people-centered approach that emphasizes the client’s immediate family relationships and broader social context as resources for change. Goals are established collaboratively, and treatment focuses on resolving the problems identified as most important by the client. His work often includes instruction and modeling of communication skills, interactive family processes, role-playing, family sculpting, and between-session assignments to reinforce progress.

Dr. Tullis employs a range of evidence-informed models and techniques chosen to fit each client’s needs. He incorporates family systems perspectives and draws from approaches such as attachment-based methods, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused interventions. Homework and measurable practice between sessions are considered essential components of lasting change. He holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials - LMFT indicating Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and LCMFT indicating Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist - reflecting specialized training in relational therapy and family systems.

Approaches for Online Relationship and Family Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape feelings of safety and connection. It helps clients and couples explore attachment needs and repair ruptures in close relationships, which can reduce anxiety around intimacy and improve trust.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. By prioritizing the client’s perspective and fostering a nonjudgmental therapeutic alliance, this approach supports self-exploration, increased self-worth, and clearer decision-making in personal and family life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through practical techniques such as cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments, CBT helps people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building coping skills for everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions allow that collaborative work to take place across video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic constraints, and varied communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care while adapting therapy to their daily lives.