Dustin L
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAM (he, him)
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475 S Church St. Suite 108 Hendersonville, NC 28792
You've done the work - read the books, been to therapy, learned the lingo - but something still feels stuck... You keep getting pulled back into the same emotional loops, the same arguments, the same people-pleasing patterns. You're craving boundaries that actually hold; words that land; and relationships that don't drain you. You don't want fluff or toxic positivity - you want something real; something good. That's what we do here.
I help you get clear on what's yours, what's not, and how to stop carrying what was never meant for you in the first place. I specialize in trauma recovery, emotional regulation, boundaries, and communication, and I use EMDR when it fits. This isn't surface-level support; it's deep, honest, and built to last.
Therapy isn't about fixing what is broken - because you're not broken. It's about finally feeling safe enough to tell the truth. If you're carrying too much, second-guessing yourself, or feeling something inside is asking for more... I'd be honored to walk with you on this journey. Reach out when you're ready and we will go at your pace.
Call or Email Dustin L Nisley now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 532-3973
Let's Connect (828) 532-3973

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carolina Complete Health
- Centene
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Lyra Health
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Dustin L Nisley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAM
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (828) 532-3973
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C016543 Dustin L Nisley
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Indiana University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2017
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 886740901 / 2016
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications, LLC 824872 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dustin L Nisley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAM
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (828) 532-3973
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Domestic Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
Dustin L Nisley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAM
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (828) 532-3973
2 Endorsements
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Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dustin L Nisley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAM
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (828) 532-3973
Location
Primary Location
Mindful Horizons Counseling, PLLC
475 S Church St.
Suite 108
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 532-3973Email Me
Group Practice
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Dustin L Nisley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAM
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 532-3973