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Brett Dustin

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Brett Dustin

Utah

Compassionate, practical support for men's wellbeing

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  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Practical skills

About Brett

Brett Dustin is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah who helps men and others address stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He frames therapy as a practical process where the person in front of him is the expert on their own life. Brett emphasizes strengths and small, manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life. He describes taking that first step as an act of courage and offers steady support along the way.

In sessions Brett uses a blend of clear, practical methods. He draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and rework unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and stay grounded.

Brett has six years of professional experience and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He frames his role as a guide rather than an authority, helping people find solutions that fit their daily lives. Conversations are focused and goal-oriented while still leaving space for deeper reflection.

Common concerns addressed in his practice include relationships, grief, intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, sleep and eating struggles, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. He also names work with aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, impulse control, and personality-related challenges. His background supports a broad, practical approach to problems that affect day-to-day functioning.

Brett works in English in Utah. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm the current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How these approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, creating room for people to tell their story and identify their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot patterns in thoughts and actions and teaches concrete exercises to change them, which can be practiced between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for tolerating distress and regulating intense emotions, often through short, skill-based homework that fits into daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and tailor methods as the work progresses. Many people try a couple of techniques before settling on what feels most helpful, and adjustments are normal and expected.

The original profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines, making therapy techniques more directly applicable to daily challenges.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brett commonly help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression along with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, grief, and parenting-related stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a practical, strengths-based style that treats the client as the expert in their life and focuses on small, achievable steps toward change.

What is his professional background?

He has six years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns and emphasizes steady support through change.

Which credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he offer?

The therapist's original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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