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Brandy Jastrow, LMSW, LCSW

Supportive Wisconsin social worker for anxiety and stress

8 years in practice · based in Wisconsin · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Brandy

Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with trauma and abuse, and build stronger self-esteem. Brandy uses plain language and a respectful, compassionate manner in sessions.

She works to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs. That means listening first, then setting small goals that fit daily life. Sessions are meant to feel practical and focused on what matters most to the client.

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Background and approach

Brandy draws on client-centered methods to make people feel heard. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify painful thoughts and shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness and dialectical strategies are included when people need tools for managing intense emotions.

Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems and practice new skills between sessions. Brandy supports people through life changes, grief, addiction concerns, and challenges like sleeping or eating difficulties.

She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, and workplace or career strain. Brandy works with matters tied to identity and LGBT concerns, as well as attention-related challenges such as ADHD. Her aim is to help people find clearer direction and steadier coping.

Brandy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship is central to progress. She encourages honest feedback and adjusts the plan when needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.

How Brandy’s Approaches Work Online

Brandy blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people feel understood and then change unhelpful thinking. Client-centered work focuses on listening and shaping goals around what matters to the person. Cognitive behavioral work looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques when intense emotions or self-regulation are a problem. DBT-style skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to handle crises and improve relationships. Together these approaches aim to give both short-term tools and longer-term coping strategies.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to share feedback so sessions remain focused on their needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat fits brief check-ins or notes between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brandy help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, respectful, and practical style. Conversations focus on listening, setting small goals, and practicing skills that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional therapist work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people with mood issues, trauma, and coping strategies.
What credentials and region does she hold?
Brandy holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She conducts sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English

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