Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr.

Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside relationship-centered approaches to help people navigate hard moments. He brings 36 years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to help clients uncover patterns that hold them back. Dr. Tullis talks with each person to set clear goals and practical steps for change.

He believes relationships and family context are important resources when solving problems. Therapy is collaborative - goals are chosen together, and homework is often assigned to support change between sessions. He uses role-play, communication instruction, and interactive exercises when they fit the goals.

Dr. Tullis describes his approach as integrated. He draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. He also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the work focused on the person’s values and needs, and Cognitive Behavioral strategies when thoughts and behaviors need to shift.

He has worked with both military and civilian populations and says that experience informs his understanding of varied life demands. Typical concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Sessions emphasize practical skill-building and clearer communication. The work can include exploring family of origin issues, setting boundaries, managing impulsivity, and addressing infidelity or blended family challenges. Dr. Tullis aims to help people move toward a more meaningful and satisfying life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy here focuses on helping people process hard events and reduce their day-to-day impact through gradual attention to memories, coping skills, and present-day patterns. It can help with anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and reactions tied to past hurt.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections affect current relationships. Online conversations can identify recurring interaction patterns and help people practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and values, with the therapist reflecting and supporting the client's choices rather than directing them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Expectations and techniques are reviewed together so the plan fits the individual's needs.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Generally, online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy day, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using role-play and communication exercises during sessions so skills can be practiced in the moment.