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Peter Jastermsky, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold active licenses in California, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. I have more than 30 years of experience helping people in a variety of settings, from Employee Assistance (EAP) to Outpatient Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol. In addition to my counseling experience, I have been a clinical supervisor and trainer of therapists. I am also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.

Congratulations for taking this brave first step to find support, and to make positive changes in your life! I offer individual counseling for adults, 21 and up, who live in California, Pennsylvania, or North Dakota. I have a supportive, conversational style. We will start wherever you “are” in your life. I see my role as a guide who will help you consider your choices, to examine the consequences of changing versus not changing behaviors or circumstances, to set meaningful goals, and to support your decisions.

In uncertain, stressful times, it is easy to get overwhelmed and “stuck,” but I believe there is always “the one thing” a person can do to take meaningful action. While I agree that knowing “why” we behave in certain ways can be useful, I do feel that people seek out counseling to “move beyond.” I believe that YOU are the expert on you, and I will encourage you to take the next steps to improve your life.

Professional experience

35 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

PA LCSW CW013081

ND LCSW 6411

CA LCSW 26699

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Peter Jastermsky. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I appreciate Peter’s practical approach in my therapy. He makes sense of the questions and doubts I’ve had, and empowers me to take responsibility of the changes I’m pursuing. I’m grateful for finding him here. Thank you.

Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

After a few sessions both Peter and I realized that I most needed some life coaching. He has been very practical and has followed up with me in a helpful and timely manner. I have benefitted from his suggestions

Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 11 months on issues concerning grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Peter is a great therapist! I Highly recommend him.

Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief

I have been on a therapy journey for quite a while and Peter is adaptable

Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Great support and active listening. Peter is a true professional who cares and provides great guidance.

Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Peter for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Peter has been great. I feel very lucky to have met him.

Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Peter for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes