Dustin Shultz, MFT

Dustin Shultz, MFT This page is about mental health, spirituality, well-being, therapy and how to live a full life. Dustin (Dusty) Shultz, M.A.

is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and adjunct faculty at Azusa Pacific University. He is passionate about helping people develop into healthy and whole individuals who seek to embrace life. Dusty is known for his warm personality and his gentle way of bringing insight and wisdom to each person. He works in a relational and collaborative way, respecting each person's unique experience of life. Dusty has experience working with adolescence, men, women, and couples. He has had success in helped those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, identity, sexuality, substance use, cutting, life transitions, grief and shame. Dusty received his Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor's degree in Ministry from Hope International University. His 15 years of spiritual counseling allows him to work with people who desire soul care in conjunction with therapy. Dusty has spoken at workshops on parenting, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, marriages, and spiritual growth.

09/23/2025
Healing from Collective Trauma in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s DeathDustin Shultz
09/16/2025

Healing from Collective Trauma in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s DeathDustin Shultz

Tragedies in public life stir grief, anger, and division. Explore how collective trauma affects us and ways to begin bridging divides and finding hope together after the tragedy of Charlie Kirk.

09/12/2025
When Violence Finds Us Through Screens: Healing from Secondary TraumaDustin Shultz
09/11/2025

When Violence Finds Us Through Screens: Healing from Secondary TraumaDustin Shultz

Witnessing violence online can leave lasting emotional scars. Learn how secondary trauma from news and social media impacts us and explore practical steps for healing.

When Two Become Three: Understanding Triangulation in RelationshipsDustin Shultz
09/05/2025

When Two Become Three: Understanding Triangulation in RelationshipsDustin Shultz

Triangulation can create distance and misunderstanding in relationships. Learn how indirect communication impacts couples and how awareness can foster connection.

Moving Beyond Survival: The Journey of Trauma RecoveryDustin Shultz
09/03/2025

Moving Beyond Survival: The Journey of Trauma RecoveryDustin Shultz

Discover how trauma therapy helps you move beyond survival, release the past, and build a life filled with trust, joy, and resilience.

5 Common Patterns That Block Healing After an AffairDustin Shultz
09/01/2025

5 Common Patterns That Block Healing After an AffairDustin Shultz

Healing after an affair is possible, but many couples get caught in patterns that can block recovery. This article explores five common dynamics that prevent trust and intimacy from being rebuilt and offers insight into how partners can move beyond survival, repair emotional connection, and create a

The Body Remembers: How Trauma Shows Up in Everyday LifeDustin Shultz
08/21/2025

The Body Remembers: How Trauma Shows Up in Everyday LifeDustin Shultz

Trauma isn’t just in the past , it lives in the body. Learn how trauma shows up in everyday life through anxiety, reactivity, or numbness, and how therapy can help you move from survival mode to safety, freedom, and connection.

Healing After Betrayal: What Couples Can Expect in TherapyDustin Shultz
08/20/2025

Healing After Betrayal: What Couples Can Expect in TherapyDustin Shultz

Betrayal can shatter trust, but it doesn’t have to end a relationship. Learn how couples therapy helps partners move from shock to meaning making, rebuild trust, and create a new, more resilient bond. Healing is possible with the right guidance and support.

When Love Feels Like a Trap. Inside a Couple’s Double BindDustin Shultz
08/14/2025

When Love Feels Like a Trap. Inside a Couple’s Double BindDustin Shultz

Feeling trapped in your relationship, like nothing you do is right? This blog explores the emotional push-pull of a double bind, how it keeps couples stuck and misunderstood, and offers ways to recognize the pattern, break the cycle, and begin healing together.

08/13/2025

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08/08/2025

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