Brittany Schwarten , LCSW

Brittany Schwarten is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience working across private practice, school-based therapy, and higher-level care settings. She approaches therapy with the belief that people are the primary source of their own transformation and focuses on equipping them with practical tools while honoring their autonomy and strengths.

Known for being present and attentive, she values listening carefully to individual needs and tailoring interventions to fit each situation. Her clinical experience includes facilitating DBT group therapy, social skills groups for children, and psycho-education groups for parents, which reflect a broad background in both individual and group work. Brittany brings a direct, honest, and goal-oriented style to sessions and is willing to challenge people when that supports growth.

Trust is central to her way of working, and she cultivates an empathetic, non-judgmental atmosphere while aligning with each person’s goals. She blends elements from multiple psychotherapy approaches to meet unique needs and supports care for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - offering resources when appropriate. Brittany is motivated by the potential she sees in others and is committed to accompanying people through life’s ups and downs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current connections. In practice this approach helps people explore how past attachments influence feelings of security, trust, and closeness, and supports healing around relational wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration; the therapist creates a supportive environment that helps people clarify their values, build self-understanding, and make choices that fit their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brittany works collaboratively to determine what methods best match an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so care stays responsive to progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Brittany uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain momentum between in-person opportunities, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic connection with a licensed professional.