About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Brett
Brett Dustin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on common household strains such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, parenting pressures, and relationship concerns. He also works with issues like addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, attention difficulties, and intimacy-related worries.
Brett says people know their own story best. He starts by listening to what matters most and then builds on the client’s existing strengths. Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at small, usable changes rather than jargon or long theory talks.
He uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior elements, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. That combination lets him shift between skills practice, tracking patterns, and short-term problem solving depending on the need.
People often come with a specific problem they want to manage now, like anger or sleep trouble, and also want tools to handle recurring stress. Brett focuses on concrete strategies clients can try between sessions, such as simple behavioral steps, thought tracking, grounding techniques, and brief goal-setting exercises.
Sessions are presented in plain language and paced to fit busy lives. Brett works in English and practices in Utah. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before the first meeting so the first appointment can focus on priorities.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s concerns at the center. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping the client clarify what they want to change. This approach suits people who need space to tell their story and set their own goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and testing small changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and for building coping habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with anger, impulsivity, and ongoing stress reactions.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as goals evolve. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
Confirm current session formats before booking because specific options are not listed on the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. Different formats also suit different needs, such as less reliance on video when bandwidth is limited or using structured skill practice when someone wants clear takeaways.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, parenting strain, relationship worries, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and client-centered. He listens first, then uses skills, thought-work, and short-term problem solving to address immediate issues.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional clinical experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific formats. The therapist asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before the first session.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.