- Compassionate listening
- Skills for daily life
- Goal focused
About Brandy
Brandy Jastrow is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wisconsin. She holds a Master of Social Work and lists both LMSW and LCSW credentials, with eight years of professional experience. Brandy focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes.
She offers a direct but compassionate style. Sessions emphasize listening first, then making a plan that fits each person's needs. Brandy tailors conversations and goals so therapy feels relevant and doable in day-to-day life.
Her work often addresses trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem, and concerns like parenting, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and work-related burnout. Brandy names compassion fatigue and career stress among the issues she helps people manage.
Brandy uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In practice this means she blends listening, skill-building, and practical strategies to help change thoughts and everyday habits.
She aims to build a strong working relationship before moving into skills and homework. That alliance guides how goals are set and which tools are introduced. Brandy describes the first step of seeking help as an act of courage, and she offers steady support through the process.
She offers a direct but compassionate style. Sessions emphasize listening first, then making a plan that fits each person's needs. Brandy tailors conversations and goals so therapy feels relevant and doable in day-to-day life.
Her work often addresses trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem, and concerns like parenting, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and work-related burnout. Brandy names compassion fatigue and career stress among the issues she helps people manage.
Brandy uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In practice this means she blends listening, skill-building, and practical strategies to help change thoughts and everyday habits.
She aims to build a strong working relationship before moving into skills and homework. That alliance guides how goals are set and which tools are introduced. Brandy describes the first step of seeking help as an act of courage, and she offers steady support through the process.
Areas of expertise
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
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's own experience. The therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps shape goals from their priorities, which can be helpful for building trust and clarity about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear tools and short exercises to change unhelpful thinking and routines, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits around sleep or eating.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. These tools can help when strong emotions or relationship struggles get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then the plan is adjusted over time so techniques match the issue and the person's pace.
Confirm exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use skills in real time between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide homework, coach through coping steps, and help apply new habits to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandy commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional areas include addiction, grief, parenting strains, ADHD, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe Brandy's therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens closely, then helps set achievable goals and teaches skills to change thoughts and everyday habits.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Brandy has eight years of professional therapist experience. She emphasizes building a strong working relationship before moving into specific techniques.
What are Brandy's credentials and where is she located?
She is credentialed as an LMSW and LCSW and practices in Wisconsin.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing 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 based on therapist availability.