Brett Dustin

Brett Dustin is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Brett aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

His sessions focus on practical strategies and clear goals. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and from solution-focused work to set small, achievable steps. Mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy tools are used when people need help with emotion regulation and staying present.

Clients can expect a calm, listening approach that keeps things simple and direct. Brett encourages people to bring real-life problems to the room and to try concrete tools between sessions. He explains concepts in plain language and checks in about what is or is not working.

Brett has six years of professional experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - working with a broad range of concerns. His background includes supporting people with addiction, ADHD, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiving stress.

People looking for help with intellectual disability related concerns will find that Brett lists Intellectual disability among his specialties. He focuses on practical supports and problem-solving for the daily challenges that come with complex needs. To begin, readers can follow the site's guided steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's goals and strengths so sessions reflect what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through life changes, grief, or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing cravings or impulsivity.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. Its skills work can help people struggling with anger, relationship conflict, or self-regulation difficulties.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback and steer the focus toward their priorities.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing flexibility in scheduling. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are available before booking. Many people find video or phone options helpful for shorter check-ins, quieter conversations, or when they need to fit a session into a workday.