Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Brett Dustin, LCSW
Utah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 9068999-3501
- NPI
- 1124452669
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
These details come from information Brett supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Brett
Brett Dustin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with six years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. He also addresses sleeping and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, and LGBT-related issues.
Brett uses straightforward, practical conversation in sessions. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building on existing strengths. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and concrete, with steps that can be used between meetings.
He draws on Client-Centered methods to follow each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices can be added when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Brett also uses solution-focused strategies to identify small, workable changes that make daily life easier. He pays attention to how health, caregiving duties, chronic illness, and life transitions affect mood and coping. He can talk through communication problems, codependency, impulsivity, and other patterns that cause repeated stress.
Sessions aim to create practical plans for handling hard moments and for improving routines like sleep and eating. Brett keeps language direct and concrete so parents and busy people can use tools right away. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Brett uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Brett commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with clearer, more effective actions; it works well for anxiety, depression, and routine problems like sleep and eating. DBT provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which helps when anger, intense emotions, or relationship conflict interfere with daily life.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center each person's priorities and preferences. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, comfort with specific techniques, and daily responsibilities.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Many people find it useful to practice skills between sessions in the places they live and work, and Brett focuses on clear, actionable steps that transfer into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Brett focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that treats the client as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers