- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and solution-focused
- Family of origin issues
About Peter
Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience working in California. He has helped adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and career and workplace issues. He also supports people facing life changes, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.
He works with adults 21 and older and uses a conversational, client-centered style. Sessions begin where a person currently is. He sees his role as a guide who helps people weigh choices, set concrete goals, and take practical steps forward.
Peter draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. He also uses solution-focused techniques to find immediate, manageable steps that move someone out of feeling stuck. Mindfulness and existential approaches show up in conversations about meaning, values, and how to live with uncertainty.
His background includes work in Employee Assistance Programs, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol services. He has also supervised and trained other therapists during his career. That mix informs a pragmatic approach that balances exploration with action.
Sessions look at how patterns from family of origin and earlier life still shape present choices and relationships. Peter helps people consider the consequences of change versus staying the same, and supports decision-making toward clearer next steps. He expects clients to be active participants in the process.
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. People who want to begin are asked to click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Peter commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following what the person brings up, which helps with issues like relationship patterns and family of origin concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts that keep someone stuck and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaboration helps shape each session and possible homework or experiments between meetings.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to travel to an office. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered conversations to remote sessions while focusing on practical steps and problem solving.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Peter address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, career and workplace problems, and related issues such as anger, self-esteem, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered approach and acts as a guide to help people weigh choices, set goals, and take practical steps.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 35 years of experience working in settings including Employee Assistance Programs, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol services.
What credentials and locations are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and practices with clients in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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