- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Communication skills
About Charles
Dr. Charles Tullis, Jr. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing in Kansas with 36 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, parenting and blended family issues. He also helps with intimacy, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and life transitions.
He draws on a mix of therapy models rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters most to the client and setting practical goals. He uses communication instruction, role-play, interactive tasks, and homework to change everyday patterns that cause strain in relationships.
His background includes long service in military and federal roles. That experience shapes his familiarity with stresses tied to both military and civilian life. He treats cultural and social background as important context for each person’s concerns.
In early meetings he performs an assessment to identify which approaches are likely to help. He combines attachment-based ideas, cognitive strategies, narrative work, and client-centered listening as needed. The aim is to uncover recurring behavior and beliefs that reduce life satisfaction and replace them with workable alternatives.
Therapy often includes between-session assignments and practical communication practice. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed. People who prefer clear steps and concrete skill-building may find this way of working straightforward and practical.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current trust and closeness. Online sessions using this frame help people notice how they respond to partners and practice different, more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s perspective. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps the person decide what to address next. It is useful for people who want a steady, respectful way to talk through relationship and life questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It breaks problems into small, practical steps and often uses homework to try new behaviors between sessions. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns and fits well with skill-building for blended household challenges. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review assessment findings and discuss goals, then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed. Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, shorten check-ins, avoid travel, or allow people to meet during a lunch break. These practical benefits help therapy fit day-to-day life without promising a specific format.Areas of expertise
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Louisiana, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with most often?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, and blended family issues among other areas.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses an integrated, people-oriented approach with clear goal setting. Sessions include instruction, role-play, interactive tasks, and homework to practice skills between meetings.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 36 years of professional experience, including service in military and federal roles that inform his work with civilian and military-related stressors.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials and practices in Kansas. The profile notes licensure as LA LMFT and KS LCMFT.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.