- Supportive conversational style
- Focus on actionable goals
- Works with adult men
About Peter
Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience. He has worked across Employee Assistance Programs, outpatient mental health, and substance use settings. He has also supervised and trained other therapists. He offers individual counseling for adults age 21 and older who live in California and Pennsylvania.
He uses a supportive, conversational manner and begins by meeting people where they are. Sessions focus on practical choices and steps rather than long explanations of cause. He helps clients weigh the consequences of changing or staying the same, and then set actionable goals to move forward.
Peter draws on several approaches to tailor work to each person. He listens closely, then suggests strategies people can try between sessions. This can include simple behavior changes, skills for managing stress and anxiety, or practices to steady attention and mood.
His background includes work with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing caregiving strain, aging concerns, workplace problems, and questions about life purpose and money.
Clients can expect a straightforward, collaborative process that emphasizes small steps and real-world results. He encourages people to identify one concrete action they can take and builds from there.
Approaches that guide online work and next steps
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people identify their own goals and values. This approach is useful for building trust and clarifying what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try different ways of working and see what fits their schedule and needs.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and anger, and a range of life and work challenges.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a supportive, conversational style and focuses on practical choices. Sessions emphasize setting meaningful goals and taking concrete steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of clinical experience across Employee Assistance, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol settings, plus time as a clinical supervisor and trainer.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with experience also in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on his availability.