Brandy Jastrow , LMSW, LCSW

Brandy Jastrow is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wisconsin. She holds a Master of Social Work and works as an LCSW after initial licensure as an LMSW. Brandy brings eight years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.

She focuses on practical, day-to-day change. Sessions center on clear goals and honest conversation. Brandy adapts the pace and structure to what each person needs, whether that means skills practice or talking through painful events.

Clients come for a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, career stress, substance struggles, sleep and eating issues, and grief. She also supports people navigating ADHD, compassion fatigue, and identity-related stress in LGBT experiences.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with tested strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the goals. The work is collaborative - Brandy helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and learn skills that make daily life easier.

Brandy values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the room. She aims to build a strong working relationship so people feel heard and can take practical steps toward a more satisfying life.

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s needs first through active listening and flexible pacing. This approach helps when someone needs space to tell their story and have their feelings validated before moving to change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and many day-to-day struggles where changing patterns can improve outcomes.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behavior. It is often used when people need practical tools for emotion regulation and better communication.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will partner with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for lower bandwidth, live chat for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging for brief updates or support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, keep momentum between meetings, and use formats that feel most comfortable for each person.