- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California, Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Peter
Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience. He practices in California and brings a long history of work across employee assistance, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol settings. He has also supervised and trained other therapists during his career.
He offers a supportive, conversational style that aims to meet people where they are. Sessions focus on clear choices and practical steps rather than lengthy explanations.
Background and approach
Peter frames therapy as a collaboration where the client is the expert on their life and he helps map next steps. Peter helps people set meaningful goals and weigh the consequences of changing or staying the same. He often looks for a single actionable step that can create momentum when someone feels stuck.
That approach applies whether the concern is stress, anxiety, grief, or problems at work. Early sessions tend to clarify what matters most and identify a first small change. Later work can include tools to manage emotions, responses to stress, or habits that interfere with goals.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises rather than technical language. Peter has experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns, including parenting, relationships, addictions, and life transitions. He aims to help people make choices that fit their values and life circumstances.
The tone of his work is direct, respectful, and focused on moving forward.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Peter helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Peter lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective so you can make choices that match your values. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through decisions or parenting concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy uses practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will help you decide what fits best by discussing your goals, preferences, and how you prefer to work. That collaboration can mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules or travel make in-person meetings difficult. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, brief coaching, or when a written reflection fits better into a day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.
Questions people ask about Peter
What kinds of concerns does Peter address?
He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, workplace challenges, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is supportive and conversational. Sessions emphasize practical choices, goal setting, and taking small steps to move forward.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of clinical experience across employee assistance programs, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol services, plus supervisory and trainer roles.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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