Brett Dustin
Practical, collaborative therapy grounded in strengths
LCSW Utah
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Brett
Brett Dustin is a licensed clinical social worker based in Utah who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and a wide range of related concerns.
Background and approach
He approaches clients with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can be used to navigate difficult transitions and persistent challenges. Brett frames therapy as a collaborative process and emphasizes practical tools alongside personal insight.
With six years of clinical experience and an LCSW credential, he blends structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening to tailor treatment to individual needs. His practice also draws from dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques when those approaches fit a client's goals.
Brett supports work on topics ranging from relationship and intimacy concerns to coping with grief, addictions, ADHD, and caregiver stress, helping clients identify clear steps forward and build sustainable coping skills.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Brett commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to structure online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so that the therapist follows the client's priorities and supports growth at the client's pace.
He also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal skills are primary goals. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships, which can be useful for people struggling with anger, mood instability, or impulsivity. Choosing an approach is a joint process and Brett will work with the client to decide which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels with remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of work from different locations and to select the communication style that best supports progress.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English