Brittany Schwarten, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Brittany

Brittany Schwarten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience helping people manage life’s hard moments. She starts by listening and offering practical tools. Her style is direct and honest, while staying empathic and nonjudgmental.

Brittany aims to build trust so clients can try new ways of coping and growing. Brittany has worked in independent practice, school-based therapy, and higher-level care settings. She has led groups such as DBT skills groups, social skills groups for children, and parent psychoeducation sessions.

Background and approach

That variety informs how she blends techniques to meet each person’s needs. In sessions she uses a mix of approaches tailored to the situation. She might teach coping skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, use mindfulness and DBT skills for emotion regulation, or incorporate attachment-focused work to strengthen relationships.

When trauma is involved she can include EMDR elements as part of the plan. Brittany takes a goal-oriented approach and won’t shy away from gentle challenges when growth is needed. She focuses on supporting the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and will suggest outside resources when helpful.

Her aim is to help people move past being defined by their problems and toward feeling more capable. Parents and caregivers looking for practical support around family and parenting issues may find her style clear and action-focused. She works collaboratively to set achievable steps and offers concrete tools to use between sessions.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape emotions and behavior. In online sessions this approach helps people notice patterns in how they connect and practice different ways of relating to loved ones. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical alternatives. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes and works well in structured video or phone sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-informed method that can reduce the intensity of distressing memories when integrated carefully into treatment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize attachment work, skills-based CBT, EMDR elements, or a blend of methods based on need.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy families and people with travel limits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill teaching. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when screens are difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins or coaching-style support possible between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into daily life and keep progress moving forward.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar, and career concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is direct and goal-focused while remaining empathetic and nonjudgmental. She listens closely and offers practical tools you can use between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 11 years of clinical experience across settings such as independent practice, school-based therapy services, and higher-level care programs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with license WI LCSW 9620-123, practicing from Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Wisconsin
Languages: English

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