Brandy Jastrow , LMSW, LCSW

Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker practicing in Wisconsin with more than eight years of professional experience. She holds both an LMSW and an LCSW - the LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings that clinical background to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. She also supports clients with relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and a range of other life stressors and co-occurring issues.

Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s specific needs and goals. Brandy draws on client-centered methods and evidence-informed techniques to help people build skills, strengthen coping, and increase confidence as they navigate life changes, career decisions, intimacy issues, or caregiving burdens.

Brandy places strong value on forming a collaborative therapeutic alliance and aims to create a supportive environment where clients can take the courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing and meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Brandy uses client-centered therapy to place the person's priorities and experience at the center of the work, creating a respectful space where goals are shaped by the client's values and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on teaching practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which can be useful for emotional regulation and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Brandy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable for everyday life.

Online therapy with Brandy can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their home or other convenient locations while maintaining consistent, goal-focused care.