Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr., LMFT, LCMFT

Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. uses practical, skills-based therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life change. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one way to guide clients toward clearer thinking and healthier habits. His approach aims to be direct and useful so people can see small changes add up.

He brings 36 years of experience working in both military and civilian contexts. That background shapes how he looks at relationship patterns, communication problems, and the demands that come with work and family life. He pays attention to how past family relationships influence present behavior.

Sessions focus on clear goals set together with each person. He often teaches communication skills, models new ways to interact, and gives between-session assignments to practice new approaches. Homework is presented as a practical step toward change rather than busywork.

Dr. Tullis considers the client’s immediate family relationships and social context when it helps solve problems. He uses an integrated mix of methods such as attachment approaches, client-centered work, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method to address intimacy and relationship concerns.

People who come for help around parenting, blended family issues, abandonment, infidelity, or anger learn concrete tools for managing emotional reactions and improving connection. He also supports those facing depression, body image struggles, or questions about life purpose.

He works in English and practices in Kansas. His aim is steady collaboration so clients can move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.

Using evidence-based approaches in online sessions

Dr. Tullis often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new habits. CBT is practical and focused, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and communication. That approach helps people understand emotional responses and build more secure connection strategies.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and the problem at hand, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction for skills practice and role-play. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging can support ongoing reflection, quick coaching between sessions, and written practice of new communication skills. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum between meetings.