- Focus on grief support
- Practical skill building
- Client-centered care
About Brandy
Brandy Jastrow is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and challenges that affect daily life. Brandy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
Brandy tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. She focuses on building a strong working relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Practical skills and clear goals are part of sessions when they help people make progress.
Her work includes supporting people with self-esteem and motivation concerns, addiction-related issues, relationship and intimacy questions, and parenting or caregiver stress. She also helps those coping with chronic illness, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and career-related strain.
Brandy uses a mix of well-known approaches to fit the person she is working with. She draws on client-centered methods to follow a person’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and actions, and mindfulness tools to build present-moment awareness.
People meet with Brandy to talk through life transitions, manage overwhelming emotions, and build skills for everyday functioning. She focuses on clear, practical steps and ongoing collaboration so progress feels real and tailored to each person.
Brandy tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. She focuses on building a strong working relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Practical skills and clear goals are part of sessions when they help people make progress.
Her work includes supporting people with self-esteem and motivation concerns, addiction-related issues, relationship and intimacy questions, and parenting or caregiver stress. She also helps those coping with chronic illness, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and career-related strain.
Brandy uses a mix of well-known approaches to fit the person she is working with. She draws on client-centered methods to follow a person’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and actions, and mindfulness tools to build present-moment awareness.
People meet with Brandy to talk through life transitions, manage overwhelming emotions, and build skills for everyday functioning. She focuses on clear, practical steps and ongoing collaboration so progress feels real and tailored to each person.
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
How Brandy’s methods translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person's priorities. The therapist reflects back what matters most and helps shape goals from the client's perspective, which can make remote sessions feel personalized and focused.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. In online sessions these steps often become brief exercises, thought records, or small homework tasks to try between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation and managing intense feelings. When helpful, sessions can teach breathing, grounding, and interpersonal techniques that someone can practice in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brandy will discuss goals and preferences and help pick methods that fit the person's needs. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can reduce travel time and make regular check-ins simpler to maintain. The biography does not list which session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Brandy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting and caregiver stress, and related challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style that follows the person's priorities and combines cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques when those fit the goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Brandy has eight years of professional therapist experience working with people on a range of concerns including motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds MI LMSW and WI LCSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
In which languages can people work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.