Brett Dustin, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 6 years in practice

Brett Dustin helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 9068999-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1124452669 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Brett

Brett Dustin helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He focuses on practical coping skills for anger, relationships, grief, and challenges like sleep or eating problems. Brett works with concerns such as addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues as well.

He practices in Utah and brings six years of clinical experience to his work as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. Brett views clients as the experts in their own lives.

Background and approach

He listens first, and then partners with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward and task-focused, with room to talk through feelings and build new habits. His approach draws on client-centered work that emphasizes respect and collaboration.

He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to strengthen emotional regulation when reactions feel intense. Brett adds mindfulness and solution-focused strategies for short-term change and practical problem solving. That combination can help people make steady progress on issues like coping with life changes, caregiver stress, or chronic pain and illness.

People who meet with Brett can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and clear steps between sessions. He supports people working through complex situations such as co-morbidity, codependency, or fertility and fatherhood concerns. The goal is steady, workable change rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brett lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Young adult issues

Approaches Brett names

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Online support

Approaches for online care and practical skills

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and partnership. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them identify goals while offering support and reflection. This approach is useful when someone needs understanding and space to make sense of their experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. It often involves homework between sessions and is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship strain.

Brett will work with each person to find the best mix of methods. Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process based on the individual's needs, goals, and what feels most useful in session. The plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions in video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for short check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections between meetings. These options add flexibility and make regular contact more practical for many people.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brett commonly address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related issues like sleep and eating difficulties.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with practical steps and skill-building to address day-to-day problems and emotional reactions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Brett has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

What credential and location are listed for this therapist?

He is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - practicing in Utah.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

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