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Brett Dustin

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Brett Dustin, LCSW

Utah

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Utah / 9068999-3501
  • NPI1124452669
  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationUtah

About

  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Brett

Brett Dustin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with six years of practice. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and the everyday strains of life. He also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, addiction issues, sleep and eating problems, and attention-related challenges.

Brett frames the person in front of him as the expert on their own life. He listens for strengths and uses those strengths as starting points for practical change. Sessions focus on concrete skills and small shifts that reduce reactivity, ease anxiety, and help manage moods more reliably.

His approach blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. He also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when they fit a person’s goals. That mix is used to help people notice triggers, try new responses, and practice coping in real situations.

In a typical session Brett will talk through recent challenges, reflect on patterns, and suggest specific tools to try between visits. The style is straightforward and goal-oriented, with room for the client to direct priorities. People who want to reduce snapping at loved ones, handle work frustration, or stop resentment from building up can find practical steps to practice.

Brett works in English and is based in Utah. His credential is LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Brett uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in ways that fit everyday problems. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep anger and anxiety going and testing small changes to see what helps. DBT supplies concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication under stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brett treats selection of methods as a collaborative step. He will talk with the client about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels practical and useful for day-to-day life.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let a person practice skills in the settings where problems arise, so the work can transfer more directly to everyday moments.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Utah

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What anger and related problems does he help with?

He supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, addiction issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and parenting stress.

How would he approach my temper in sessions?

He uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior skills to identify triggers and build practical responses to anger and reactivity.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of professional experience working with these concerns and holds an LCSW credential in Utah.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He is licensed as an LCSW in Utah and works with people in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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