- Compassionate listening
- Skill building
- Goal focused
About Brandy
Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma. Brandy aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take the first step toward change.
Her day-to-day style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions usually begin by listening to what matters most to the client. From there she shapes a plan that fits each person’s needs and life situation, rather than forcing a single approach.
Brandy draws on several practical methods to guide work in session. She uses client-centered conversations to follow the client’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices offer skills for managing intense emotions and building calm.
She has supported people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, substance concerns, sleep or eating difficulties, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving. Brandy also addresses issues like attention differences, body image, and career-related stress when they come up in therapy.
Her meetings are intended to be a steady space for problem solving and skill building. Brandy emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions to notice progress. She encourages small, achievable goals that add up over time.
Her day-to-day style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions usually begin by listening to what matters most to the client. From there she shapes a plan that fits each person’s needs and life situation, rather than forcing a single approach.
Brandy draws on several practical methods to guide work in session. She uses client-centered conversations to follow the client’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices offer skills for managing intense emotions and building calm.
She has supported people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, substance concerns, sleep or eating difficulties, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving. Brandy also addresses issues like attention differences, body image, and career-related stress when they come up in therapy.
Her meetings are intended to be a steady space for problem solving and skill building. Brandy emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions to notice progress. She encourages small, achievable goals that add up over time.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered work. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits. DBT brings concrete skills for coping with strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.She also practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions follow the person’s concerns and priorities. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals and what feels helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find digital appointments helpful for keeping continuity of care during life transitions, but the specific logistics should be checked during the matching and scheduling steps.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Brandy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, among many other issues listed in her profile such as caregiving stress, chronic pain and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her approach in session?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and mixes practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and manage emotions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional therapist experience working with people on a range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is Brandy licensed and based?
She is licensed in Wisconsin as an LMSW and a LCSW and practices out of that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brandy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.