Peter Jastermsky
Experienced LCSW guiding practical change
LCSW California
- Experience
- 35 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Peter
Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience working across settings such as employee assistance programs, outpatient mental health, and substance use treatment.
Background and approach
He has also served as a clinical supervisor and trainer of therapists, bringing extensive practical knowledge to individual counseling for adults. Peter holds active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and offers care for adults aged 21 and up who reside in those states.
His manner is supportive and conversational, beginning therapy from whatever point a person currently occupies in life. He frames his role as a guide who helps people weigh choices, consider consequences, and set practical goals.
While exploring background and meaning can be part of the work, Peter emphasizes forward movement and practical steps toward change, helping clients identify one actionable change that can break a sense of being stuck. Clients can expect a collaborative process that respects their perspective and builds on their strengths.
He integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered listening, and solution-focused planning to match the needs of each person seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, work issues, and related life challenges.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Peter routinely uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. He also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize active listening and respect for the client's experience, creating space for people to set their own goals and lead the pace of work. Finally, solution-focused ideas are used to map small, practical steps toward change and to build momentum when someone feels stuck.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative process. Peter works with each person to determine which approaches fit their goals, values, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and personally meaningful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain continuity between meetings, and use brief check-ins or longer conversations depending on what works best for the client.
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Experience
35+ years
Licensed
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English