- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Brett
Brett Dustin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with six years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Brett helps people who feel stuck by talking through what is happening now and what they want to change.
Brett’s style is straightforward and person-focused. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. The aim is clearer thinking and fewer heated reactions in daily life.
He uses a mix of approaches that fit the problem at hand. That can mean looking at unhelpful thought patterns, learning skills to tolerate strong emotions, or using short, goal-focused work to move past a current problem. Mindfulness skills are used to notice reactions before they escalate.
Brett has experience helping people with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain and other overlapping challenges. He also supports clients dealing with shame, impulsivity, communication problems, and fatherhood or parenting stresses.
In sessions he listens for what is already working, then suggests doable strategies. He encourages small experiments in real life so clients can test what helps. People looking to manage anger, reduce reactivity, or build steadier routines often start with these kinds of concrete steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, helping people clarify what matters most and build on their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skill-based tools for regulating strong emotions and improving how people respond in tense moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The emphasis is on working together to find strategies that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. It also makes practicing skills in real life more convenient because sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he commonly help with?
Brett works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related issues such as grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He follows a person-centered approach and uses practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps.
How much experience does he have?
He holds six years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.