Testimonials

"In my experience, Dustin has all the qualities you would look for and want in a therapist. He is genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate (just to name a few) and is someone who, within a very short time, you feel safe sharing vulnerable and personal information with. He also has a wonderful ability to read the “temperature” of his client, allowing him to guide and navigate sessions at a pace that is both conducive and beneficial for growth and self-exploration, while at the same time, being in tune to the clients’ individual needs, always allowing space for pause and/or redirection when needed. Some of the skills he possesses undoubtedly come from formal training, but many of his personal qualities and ways of relating are simply an extension of who he is as a person, and a big part of why I consider him an exceptional therapist. He has helped me tremendously in my own personal journey. I cannot recommend Dustin enough and I’d encourage anyone who is looking for support through a therapist, to give him a try. I’m very grateful I did.”

"Dustin is a caring, kind, and empathetic human who also happens to be a great therapist. He has allowed me to think outside the box and seek answers in various outside resources. He has a way of starting conversations that lead to ways that I can work through my own healing processes, as well as just listening in a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental environment. I like the way that he relates real-world scenarios to problems and solutions. The work you do for others is invaluable. Thank you!”

"I am extremely happy as a client of Dustin’s! In the past, it has been very difficult for me to find a therapist. Over the span of 10 years, I’ve tried 5 different therapists, and after about 2 or 3 sessions I just couldn’t click with them. I told myself that maybe therapy wasn’t for me, and I was a person that wanted results and didn’t want to dwell on the past. I’ve seen Dustin for 2 years now, not only has he been the longest therapist I’ve seen BY A LONG SHOT I’ve been able to work on decade-old issues with him which has finally allowed me to start healing. I was nervous because I was working through old trauma and thought that Post Traumatic Stress might be out of his focus. Dustin is not only skilled but genuine! Dustin does not stick to one technique or specialty, he is able to adapt to his client. I have since recommend Dustin to friends and they have felt the same way. Don’t just “put up” with issues that make you unhappy or say “it’s in the past, I just need to get over it….”. Go see Dustin and start healing!"

"I’ve worked with Dustin for a few months now and he creates a space where I can be open and feel free to express what I want. He genuinely cares about me and constantly brings up sources that I can seek out outside of our sessions to continue the process even outside of the time with him. He often lets me choose where we have our sessions, at a park or going for a walk which for me helps me feel at ease, this to me shows that he wants to make it personal for me and doesn’t just mainstream our time together."

“I worked with Dustin for two years, longer than any therapist before. He always made me feel comfortable and heard. Dustin was skilled at asking me important questions to reflect on, helping guide me to understand things about myself and my experiences. He also utilized active listening techniques to validate my feelings and help clarify for both of us what my sometimes rambling monologues were trying to express. Dustin matched my passion for learning and understanding with recommendations for books and articles that may be useful and checking out books that I was reading about different mental health topics. I really enjoyed the growth and friendship I experienced while working with Dustin and will miss going for outdoor walks with him throughout the seasons.”

"Dustin is such a pro. I had one previous therapist experience and it wasn't very positive; since then I have been very guarded and skeptical of therapy until I started with Dustin. A major shock in my life and an accumulation of things I wanted to sort out brought me to Dustin and he hasn't disappointed. He is easy to open up to and communicate with in a manner that is both casual and professional. He never pushes to the point that makes you uncomfortable, but still he guides you through the tough topics and offers amazing perspective. I have been with him for about six months and I am genuinely a happier, healthier and a more balanced individual. He listens, and you know there is no judgement. He is goal oriented which keeps progress moving forward instead of static conversation. I would strongly recommend; my experience has been better than I could have expected. I see him as my personal counselor, but my partner and I went to him for a few sessions as well and I would also recommend him for couples counseling. He was great and had a very efficient and effective method for approaching communication!”

"My husband and I have been seeing Dustin for a year now and I can’t stop telling friends and family how much it has helped our relationship. Not only is Dustin personable and fair, he genuinely cares and wants his clients to progress to the point where they don’t necessarily need his services. Also, virtual appointments are great! Thank you Dustin for your continued patience and guidance!"

"Dustin is an absolutely amazing therapist. He gives true input, even when it may not be what you want to hear, it's what you need to hear. He has allowed me to borrow multiple books from his collection to try to improve the way I handle things outside of our appointments, and he has given me strategies to work on that have improved my mental health. I would recommend him to anyone, great therapist and an even greater man.”

"Being connected with Dustin was truly divine intervention. He asked me a couple of questions that I hadn’t considered, was lighthearted and funny at appropriate times, made me pause and go deeper into past experiences and also recommended a book that I love! These past couple of days I had been more composed and was feeling like I was in my strength zone, but when Dustin asked how I felt about a particular thought-process, I lost it. Tears ensued and composure was completely gone. It was a testimony to me that I needed this [therapy] and I need this now. And he was very gentle before prodding further, always asked my permission before posing a potentially uncomfortable question. Five years later: Dustin is still my fabulous mental health counselor. I jokingly call him my “pocket therapist” because we have always met virtually, and I can take him wherever I travel. I appreciate that he doesn’t expect me to meet with him on his timetable, but when it works best for me. I see Dustin as more of a preventative health decision, going in for regular tune-ups and meetings more frequently when there are current life stressors. I always feel better after talking with him, and it doesn’t feel like therapy. Sure, there may be tears and tough conversations and moments of pensive silence, but I know that he genuinely cares that I am a happy, healthy human and exhibits high levels of empathy and curiosity. But he’s also a complete professional and I have never once felt uncomfortable with him or his approach. I have recommended Dustin to several of my close friends and believe that everyone needs a mental health counselor.”

Dustin has been an overwhelming part of the success in our marriage! For a young couple with a multitude of factors that could have ended in a failed marriage, Dustin was able to help us sort through and get to the root of the issues we were both experiencing. He taught us how and when to communicate with one another. Showing us how to be gentle, but direct in our communication. Our issues ranged from conflicting parenting styles, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, to the day to day grind of life!. He was so relatable and easy to talk to, he embraced us when emotions were very real and very raw. Dustin provided us with, easy to apply in real life tools, that has allowed us to continue our success in communicating with one another. We often refer back to our visits and all of the tools that we gained through our sessions with Dustin! He comes highly recommended by us, and we will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary this August! We were in year 7 of our marriage when we started seeing him and wouldn't trade our experience for anything! Thank you Dustin, for your dedication to your practice!

"I started working with Dustin a year ago when I got a divorce. It was my first time working with a therapist, but it did not take long to click with him. He has provided me with multiple resources, such as books, movies, and podcasts. In my opinion, the best session is when we go for a therapeutic walk. Nobody else does that, and I have never heard of it.”