Brett Dustin, LCSW

Brett Dustin is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He encourages clients to use their own strengths when they work through hard times. Brett frames therapy as a step toward a more satisfying life and offers steady support along the way.

He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and handling intense emotions. Brett uses short-term strategies alongside deeper conversation to address patterns that cause distress.

In the room he listens first, then helps set small, doable goals. He often breaks big problems into concrete steps. Clients can expect straightforward tools for anxiety, sleep issues, cravings, and mood swings, plus coaching on communication and self-esteem.

Brett has six years of professional experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has worked with concerns ranging from relationship strain and parenting stress to grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, and changes that come with aging.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Brett emphasizes practical changes people can use right away while also attending to deeper emotional patterns. He will help you identify what matters and plan steps that fit your life.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change mood and reactions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing the person's story and reflecting it back with acceptance. This approach supports self-exploration and helps people build confidence in their own choices.

DBT teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense feelings and impulsive behaviors. It can be helpful when anger, self-control, or strong mood swings get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Brett will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on what helps and what does not.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and get regular support without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.