Brandy Jastrow, LMSW, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

Compassionate listener
Skill-based tools
Respectful guidance

About Brandy

Brandy Jastrow is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin. She has eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and issues with self-esteem and motivation. Brandy focuses on meeting each person where they are and building a strong working relationship from the start.

She treats conversation as a collaborative process and adapts the plan to each person’s needs. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Brandy draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful patterns and build day-to-day skills for coping.

Her work includes support for a wide range of concerns, from grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues to addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses life changes like parenting challenges, career stress, and caring for aging relatives. Brandy lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the areas she supports.

Her style balances empathy with clear tools. Techniques are pulled from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The goal is to help people notice what matters, try small changes, and see what works for them.

Brandy asks questions, listens closely, and adjusts the pace to match each person. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity while helping people take practical steps toward better day-to-day functioning.

How her methods translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, includes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication; it can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make daily life harder.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that seem promising, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what a person actually wants to change and what fits their life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or health limitations. They also let people meet with a licensed professional without the need to travel, and some formats may be better for short check-ins or when a quieter setting or lower bandwidth is needed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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 stress Chronic 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 shame Hospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood 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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Brandy help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and related concerns such as addiction, ADHD, grief, and career or parenting stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens carefully, tailors conversations to each person, and uses concrete tools to address day-to-day challenges.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional therapist work experience in clinical settings and private practice in Wisconsin.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds MI LMSW and WI LCSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing for sessions work?

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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.