Brett Dustin

Brett Dustin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He emphasizes practical support and believes people bring strengths they can use to change hard situations. He presents a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make the first steps easier for someone who feels stuck.

Brett listens first and follows the person’s lead about what matters most. He focuses on clear goals and small steps that add up over time. Sessions tend to look at the things causing distress and build skills to respond differently in those moments.

He uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior skills and solution-focused techniques also appear in his work when they fit a person's needs. The mix is practical and aimed at everyday problems like anger, sleep concerns, or trouble coping with change.

With six years of experience and a Utah LCSW license, Brett draws on prior clinical work to guide shorter-term and longer-term goals. He supports people dealing with relationship struggles, addiction issues, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and other overlapping concerns.

People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, goal-oriented problem solving, and tools to practice between meetings. He encourages questions and works together with each person to find what helps most.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. It helps when someone needs acceptance, validation, and space to make choices about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that feed problems and offers practical exercises to shift them, which can help with anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings clear skills for managing strong emotions and improving frustration tolerance, useful for anger and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brett will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts tools over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between meetings in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for review.