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Brittany Schwarten

Brittany Schwarten

LCSW

Wisconsin

Practical, supportive therapy with clear goals

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Wisconsin / 9620-123
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Wisconsin

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    • Direct and empathetic
    • Goal oriented
    • Whole-person focus

    About Brittany

    Brittany Schwarten is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and offers practical tools while trusting people to guide their own change. Her style is direct and goal-oriented, and she aims to build trust through empathy and listening.

    Brittany has worked in private practice, school-based therapy services, and higher-level care settings. She has led DBT group therapy, social skills groups for children, and parent psychoeducation groups. That range gives her experience with different client needs and treatment settings.

    In sessions she blends approaches rather than relying on one method. She uses strategies from attachment-informed work, client-centered theory, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior methods to match a person's goals. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.

    Brittany describes her manner as honest and sometimes challenging when needed to promote growth. She focuses on helping people see themselves beyond their struggles and supports whole-person care for mind, body, and soul. She will suggest resources when helpful to meet practical needs.

    People who prefer clear goals, practical strategies, and a collaborative plan may find her approach useful. She is based in Wisconsin and works in English. International clients are accepted, and Brittany will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people consider change at their own pace by asking open questions and reflecting what matters to them. It’s useful when someone feels unsure about a next step or wants to build motivation for behavior change.

    Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotions. It can help people understand and shift how they connect, handle conflict, or respond to stress in close relationships.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on patterns of thinking and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build coping skills.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and preferences. That process may include combining pieces of different approaches until a good fit is found.

    If you’re considering online therapy, confirm which session options the therapist currently offers before booking. Online care can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins between commitments or sessions that avoid travel. It also lets people work with licensed professionals across distances while focusing on practical goals and skills.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Wisconsin

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she help with?

    She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related struggles.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is direct, honest, and goal-oriented while remaining empathetic and nonjudgmental. She blends practical tools with listening and will challenge you when it supports growth.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She brings 11 years of experience across private practice, school-based therapy, and higher-level care services, along with leading group programs.

    What credential does she hold and where is she located?

    She is a LCSW, listed as WI LCSW, and practices from Wisconsin.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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