Peter Jastermsky, LCSW

Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience providing mental health support across diverse settings. He holds active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and has worked in Employee Assistance Programs, outpatient mental health services, and drug and alcohol treatment. In addition to direct counseling, he has served as a clinical supervisor and trainer for other therapists, bringing a wide view of clinical practice to his work.

He offers individual counseling for adults age 21 and up who live in California and Pennsylvania, using a conversational, supportive style that meets each person where they are. He frames his role as a guide who helps clients weigh choices, consider the consequences of changing or maintaining behaviors, set meaningful goals, and follow through on decisions. Peter emphasizes practical movement forward - identifying one meaningful action that can help reduce feeling stuck while also exploring underlying patterns when useful.

Peter works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career and workplace problems, caregiver and aging issues, and compassion fatigue. He draws on client-centered and solution-focused principles alongside cognitive and existential ideas to support adults seeking clearer direction and sustained change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Peter often draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on meeting individuals with empathy and respect while helping them explore their values and goals. This approach is useful for people seeking a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to work through life transitions, relationship concerns, or self-esteem issues.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and structured, and it commonly helps with anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Peter works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions so that techniques and pacing match what each person is ready to address.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for those balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent support in formats that suit different schedules and comfort levels.