Therapist profile
Brandy Jastrow, LMSW, LCSW
LCSW in Wisconsin - Family and parenting focus
Continue with BrandyAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and mindfulness
About Brandy
Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin, holding both LMSW and LCSW credentials, with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and parenting challenges. Her work also extends to relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and other life changes people often face.
She uses clear, direct conversation to identify what is most pressing. Sessions are practical and grounded. She adapts her approach to the person in front of her rather than following a script.
Her practice draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. That means she listens for the patterns keeping someone stuck, then helps test small changes that can make daily life easier. Motivational interviewing tools are used when a person wants help building or sustaining change.
Brandy pays attention to how relationships at home affect mood and coping. She helps people talk through communication problems, blended family concerns, caregiving strain, and common parenting stresses. She also addresses issues like body image, sleep and eating difficulties, chronic illness, and work-related burnout.
Her style aims for steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes. People who prefer straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on problem solving and skills often find this approach useful. To begin, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools are used to set up an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s concerns. It helps clarify priorities and makes time for the client to shape the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for regulating intense emotions, handling conflict, and improving distress tolerance.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they adjust the mix of skills and conversation to fit real life demands and changing needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into busy days, reducing travel, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let a person focus on skills practice between meetings, since homework and real-world testing are often part of CBT and DBT work.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting issues, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, conversational style that draws on client-centered work, CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address patterns and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional therapist work experience in clinical settings and community care.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Wisconsin, and practices out of Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the selected location.
How do I begin a session with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided scheduling tools.
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