Brett Dustin, LCSW

Brett Dustin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He guides clients through life changes, addiction struggles, grief, and intimacy or relationship concerns. Brett emphasizes strengths and practical steps rather than labels or judgement.

He frames the work around the client's story. Brett uses short-term goals and clear skills so people can see progress between sessions. He leans on approaches that teach coping tools and improve day-to-day functioning rather than long lectures or one-size-fits-all plans.

In the room he offers direct, respectful conversation and collaborative problem solving. Sessions often focus on what feels most urgent, with simple practices to manage stress, mood, and impulsive reactions. Mindfulness and skill rehearsal are used alongside thought-focused techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns.

Brett has six years of experience as an LCSW, working with individuals who struggle with attention differences, mood disorders, and caregiving stress. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness, and pain-related concerns, helping them adapt to changing roles and needs.

Clients can expect a practical, client-centered approach that balances short-term progress with deeper work when needed. Brett encourages people to bring their real-life problems into sessions so therapy stays relevant to everyday demands.

How Brett’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people clarify what matters to them. In practice this means the therapist asks questions, reflects back what is important, and follows the client's lead to define goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into concrete steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions and is useful when strong emotions or impulsive actions interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is something to do together. Brett discusses a client’s goals, preferences, and daily reality and then suggests methods that fit. He checks in and adjusts the plan so techniques stay useful and not just theoretical.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in real-life settings and keep momentum between appointments while remaining flexible to changing schedules.