Peter Jastermsky , LCSW

Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience supporting adults through transitions, challenges, and recovery. He has worked across settings that include Employee Assistance Programs, outpatient mental health services, and drug and alcohol treatment, and he has served as a clinical supervisor and trainer for other therapists.

He offers individual counseling with a supportive, conversational style that begins by meeting people where they are. Peter frames his work as a collaborative guide who helps clients weigh choices, consider the consequences of changing or maintaining behaviors, set meaningful goals, and follow through on decisions that matter to them. He emphasizes practical, achievable steps and often helps clients identify one concrete action that can begin to shift a stuck situation.

While exploration of underlying reasons for behavior can be useful, Peter focuses on helping people move beyond understanding toward real change. He affirms that each person is the expert on their own life and encourages clients to take the next steps to improve their circumstances. Peter holds active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and provides services for adults ages 21 and up.

Approaches Peter Uses and How They Work Online

Peter frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own experience and priorities and creates space for honest conversation and personal insight. This approach helps people who want a respectful, listening-based process to explore values, identity, and life decisions.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test practical changes in behavior. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and situations where concrete tools and skills can reduce distress.

Solution-Focused Therapy is another common element in his work, emphasizing short-term, goal-oriented steps that move a person forward. This approach is well suited for clients who want to focus on immediate, achievable changes and build momentum toward larger goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peter collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Peter is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to engage in regular work with a licensed professional while balancing daily responsibilities and geographic constraints.