Hey! My name is Dustin Cooley and I am a Clinical therapist from Ohio. I have worked with people in every walk of life who have struggled with many things including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, relationship problems, work related stress, life coaching, career development, and so much more. I thoroughly love my job and take pride in helping others through these tough times of life.
Outside of my professional life I am the worlds most mediocre guitarist, nature enthusiast, retro game nerd, husband and father.
If there is anything I can help you with please reach out! I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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He’s a very understanding guy and I enjoy and value his sessions
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Very kind, helped me get the proper help I needed
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
He’s a really good person who understands and knows how to talk to you in every manor he’s very much himself and relatable
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Great experienced therapist
Written on Aug 24, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and adhd
Dustin is very easy to talk to and been that way since our first session. He truly seems to understand how my brain works and has given me great advice to help me with my concerns.
Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Working with Dustin has been a life-changing experience. He listens with genuine care, brings deep wisdom—both biblically and professionally—and always seems to know the right questions to ask and the right words to say. He’s incredibly kind, down-to-earth, and personable. It honestly doesn’t feel like I’m talking to a therapist; it feels like I’m talking to someone who truly understands and supports me. He also provides helpful resources that meet me where I’m at. Over just a few weeks, I’ve seen real, meaningful change in myself—and there's evidence to back it up. I’m so grateful to have found him.
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Pretty cool dude seems actually interested in helping
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I find Dustin attentive and listens. He calms me down.
Written on Jul 06, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dustin is punctual and actively engages in the conversation.
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dustin makes therapy feel safe and low-pressure in the best way. I feel heard, not judged, and like I can actually exhale in session. It’s the first time I’ve felt truly comfortable without having to over-explain myself.
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dustin is a nice and professional person. He's able to help me talk through my problems in a way that feels casual. I've enjoyed working with him very much.
Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
If you were ever worried about going to therapy, don't be. Dustin does a great job of understanding the issue and addressing your needs in a non judgemental way. Everyone should take time for therapy.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
This was my first time entering into any form of therapy on my own volition, and I cannot express the amount of gratitude I had for Dustin's help during our sessions! One of my biggest fears with starting therapy was getting someone who's stonecold and emotionless, but he completely threw out that expectation by talking to me as if he was my best friend. Dustin is very down to earth, and an incredibly easy person to talk with, and I'll easily recommend him to anyone starting their journey here.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dustin has helped me in more ways than I have even asked. I appreciate our talk every week. I am a better person with more tools to grow with my family than growing away from them.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
Dustin has been a great listener and has an understanding of what I need to focus on.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Just started with Dustin Cooley, I found him easy to speak with, and he has a kind and insightful manner. He listened closely, asked questions that made it clear he was fully engaged in the conversation, and the session gave me hope for developing skills or strategies to bring some relief to my anxiety levels.
Written on Apr 18, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Dustin is practical and relatable while being very knowledgeable. He has been very frank, direct, and helpful. A different voice has offered me some clarity.
Written on Apr 07, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Dustin is great!
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve only met with Dustin once so far, but I could immediately tell that he was the right fit. You can tell that there is 0 judgement and he is genuine.
Dustin is relatable in a way that differentiates him from other therapists, and feels like talking to a close friend.
Thanks Dustin.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coaching
He’s very kind and relatable. Anything he doesn’t understand isn’t at fault of his, but of my own. I either don’t know how to word it or forget before our session. He is a very good therapist and I would recommend him to many people in my age group or older.
Written on Nov 16, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
By far the best support I have received! Always looking forward to our next session
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist. Just had a couple sessions with him and he is highly relatable, down to earth and really knowledgeable. Looking forward to continuing work with him.
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Dustin is very caring, accommodating, down to earth and helpful.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
Dustin has been amazing, I’m not the type of guy to talk about my feelings but Dustin makes it easy to do so. He is a great listener, straight to the point and he provides valid solutions that you can sit down and do.
Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Extremely helpful and caring. You can tell he doesn’t just do this for pay. He truly does care for others wellbeing. I trust Dustin and you should too.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dustin is a truly amazing therapist.
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dustin has been great at listening and getting to the root of my issues. He’s provided me with several effective resources and supports me through challenging times.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Amazing, very empathetic and understanding of my needs and amazing listening skills
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Dustin for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dustin has helped me grow in many ways since we started working together. I am thankful for him & all he’s taught me.
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Dustin is extremely helpful. He doesn’t make you feel rushed or that he has another session coming up. I am beyond thankful for his advice as well as things that would better me. I am the type of person that likes to be told what to do so that way not only can I be productive, but also successful and seeing and learning from him, will make me successful. I believe he also has been and will continue to help those who are paired up with him. I have nothing wrong to say about that man. He is sophisticated, intelligent, and all of the words that are synonyms for brilliant. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Since day one I had a great connection with Dustin. He is very down to earth and knowledgeable. He provides good advice with a great attitude. I would highly recommend him to anyone on this platform.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dustin is a great therapist. He’s very good at encouraging you, takes interest in your needs and enjoyments and gives solid feedback to you if you’re someone that wants more than someone that just listens to you talk
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I'm very new to this and was very unsure of what to expect, so far I'm very happy with how my experience with Dustin has went.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I love the care and attention I receive!
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Absolutely great therapist.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dustin is a very giving and insightful therapist. He asks the right questions to get you moving in the right direction. He offers a great Christian perspective when working with him. I highly recommend Dustin.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 4 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and coaching
Dustin is AWESOME! He genuinely displays care and concern on topics presented to him. His biblical and traditional knowledge is broken down on a level where it is understandable and relatable. I highly recommend him.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Dustin is a great therapist, he has exceeded my expectations for therapy and helped me to get closer to God than I've ever been. Have recommended Betterhelp.com to several people already as a result.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Very professional, caring, and listens to your concerns and issues while providing feedback and solid advice that actually works. Very inspirational and an amazing therapist
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’m just getting myself back into therapy and Dustin is batting 1,000 right now even after just 1 session so far. We’re able to hit the ground running on a positive note.
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far, so good. Definitely has exceeded my expectations up to this point
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Listens well, easy to talk to. Appreciate your work!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dustin is awesome and super down to earth. He listens and actively participates in conversation in a way where it feels like talking to a friend but he is helping me
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dustin is great!
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Dustin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life ch
Dustin has been great to work with. I had a few things that were making life very difficult prior to our sessions and I feel that these are all in a manageable state at the moment. He's been excellent to work with the past few months
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Dustin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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