Peter Jastermsky, LCSW

Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and 35 years of experience. He works with adults 21 and older on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, depression, addictions, parenting, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem.

He has provided counseling across employee assistance programs, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol settings. He has also supervised and trained other therapists. His background includes long-term clinical practice and work with people facing life transitions and workplace pressures.

Peter uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. He begins where a person is and focuses on clear choices and practical steps. He helps people weigh the consequences of changing versus staying the same and supports goal setting and follow-through.

While he values understanding why people behave as they do, his approach emphasizes moving forward. He looks for the one action that can create meaningful change and encourages clients to try concrete steps between sessions.

Sessions focus on the client as the expert on their own life, with the therapist acting as a guide. This can include talking through stress and family concerns, practicing new ways of handling difficult emotions, and planning next steps for work or caregiving roles.

Practical matters such as coaching around workplace issues, caregiver stress, aging concerns, money worries, and communication problems are included in his scope. He offers treatment in English for adults in California and Pennsylvania.

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