Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Peter Jastermsky, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 26699
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW013081
- NPI
- 1437738994
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Peter supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and workplace
- Grief and loss
About Peter
Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Pennsylvania with 35 years of experience. He offers individual counseling for adults 21 and up and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, career problems, depression, and addictions.
He has worked in Employee Assistance Programs, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol settings. He has also served as a clinical supervisor and trainer of therapists. His background gives him experience with workplace issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and communication problems.
His style is conversational and practical. Sessions begin from wherever a person is in life. He helps people weigh choices, consider consequences, and set clear goals. He focuses on actions clients can take to move forward, not only understanding past patterns.
Peter uses several approaches depending on the issue and the person. These include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential perspectives, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. He views clients as the experts on themselves and supports them in taking steps that fit their goals.
Sessions address concrete problems such as parenting strain, money and financial worries, workplace stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and feelings of isolation or shame. He also assists with life-purpose questions, midlife concerns, and men’s issues.
Sessions are offered in English. For people interested in starting, the typical process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Peter commonly draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping a person clarify their own priorities and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.He also uses existential ideas when appropriate, which means discussing questions about life purpose, values, and what gives a person meaning when they face midlife changes or major transitions. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies often appear as brief exercises to help with stress management and setting small, achievable goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and the particular problems being addressed. That conversation helps decide which combination of techniques will be most useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know which online options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Practically, many people use online sessions to keep therapy consistent with busy schedules and to focus on concrete steps between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and workplace problems among other life challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and practical. He helps people set goals, weigh choices, and take steps to change behaviors or circumstances.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience across Employee Assistance, outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol settings, and has served as a clinical supervisor and trainer.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and practices from California for people who meet the location requirements.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients; please confirm location eligibility before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers