Brandy Jastrow, LMSW, LCSW
Therapist focused on practical, compassionate care
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- Client-centered approach
- Practical skills
- Respectful support
About Brandy
Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker practicing in Wisconsin. She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and brings eight years of clinical experience to her work. Brandy focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and she supports those facing major life changes or struggles with motivation and self-esteem.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, with a plan that evolves as progress is made.
Brandy emphasizes building a strong working relationship first. That alliance becomes the foundation for talking through hard topics like grief, addiction, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also addresses areas such as career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
In the room she uses practical, evidence-informed tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to help people change unhelpful habits, manage intense emotions, and clarify goals.
Taking the first step often feels difficult. Brandy focuses on supportive guidance and clear next steps so people can move toward a more fulfilling life at a pace that fits them.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, with a plan that evolves as progress is made.
Brandy emphasizes building a strong working relationship first. That alliance becomes the foundation for talking through hard topics like grief, addiction, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also addresses areas such as career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
In the room she uses practical, evidence-informed tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to help people change unhelpful habits, manage intense emotions, and clarify goals.
Taking the first step often feels difficult. Brandy focuses on supportive guidance and clear next steps so people can move toward a more fulfilling life at a pace that fits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
How Brandy’s approaches fit into online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities and encourages open, respectful conversation to identify what matters most. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to figure things out.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and handling distress. It can be useful for people who want concrete tools for staying calmer in difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Brandy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help make scheduling and participation simpler.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandy help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, client-centered style and adapts sessions to each person. Practical tools and clear steps are combined with emotional support.
How long has she been practicing?
Brandy has eight years of professional therapist work experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brandy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.