Brandy Jastrow , LMSW, LCSW

Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin with more than eight years of experience providing mental health support to individuals facing a wide range of challenges. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials, reflecting advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice.

Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and issues related to motivation and confidence. She also works with relationship and family dynamics, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, LGBT concerns, and a variety of other life stressors. Brandy combines practical therapeutic skills with sensitivity and respect to tailor conversations and care plans to each person’s specific needs.

Brandy emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance as a foundation for change, adapting her approach to meet the goals and preferences of those she works with. She draws on client-centered principles along with structured methods to help clients develop coping tools and greater self-awareness. Taking that first step toward a more fulfilling life can take courage, and Brandy offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the process.

Her practice is grounded in compassion and individualized attention, with an aim to create a thoughtful plan that aligns with each person’s values and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care Options

Brandy uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's lived experience and goals. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and tailoring conversations so clients feel heard while they explore their values and make changes that matter to them.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. When emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties are present, Brandy draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical strategies for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together - Brandy collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Therapists often combine techniques rather than relying on a single model to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, or maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from familiar settings while working on the practical skills and insight the therapeutic approaches provide.