- Client-centered listening
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused goals
About Peter
Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active LCSW credentials in California and Pennsylvania. He has 35 years of experience working in settings that include employee assistance programs, outpatient mental health, and substance use treatment. He provides individual counseling for adults aged 21 and up who live in California and Pennsylvania.
He uses a conversational, supportive manner in sessions. He begins by meeting people where they are and helps them consider practical choices. He guides clients to weigh the consequences of changing or staying the same and to set clear, meaningful goals.
Peter emphasizes action as well as understanding. He values knowing why patterns happen, but focuses on steps people can take now to move beyond current struggles. That might mean working on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, or anger. He also addresses relationship and family strains, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and career or workplace pressures.
Across his work he blends several approaches to suit the moment. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. Mindfulness and existential ideas show up when exploring meaning, values, and life transitions.
He has experience as a clinical supervisor and trainer of other therapists. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their values and make choices when they feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term, achievable goals and on identifying small changes that lead to progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From that conversation they will agree on methods to try and adjust them as needed so sessions stay practical and focused on next steps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Some approaches lend themselves to brief skill practice and homework that fit between sessions, which can be convenient for people juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and family issues, career and workplace problems, and related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, supportive style that focuses on practical choices and steps clients can take to change behaviors and circumstances.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience across employee assistance, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol settings, and has served as a clinical supervisor and trainer.
What credentials and region apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active LCSW credentials in California and Pennsylvania and practices with clients who live in those states.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.