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Peter Jastermsky, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Peter is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Peter. View 43 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California, Pennsylvania, and 1 more

Recent reviews

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

Reviewed July 2024

I have found my sessions with Peter to be practical and helpful. He has the agility to focus as well as respond to unexpected issues

Reviewed June 2024

More about Peter

  • 35 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

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.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Peter Jastermsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437738994.

  • LCSW · California · 26699 · Expires July 2025
  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW013081 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · North Dakota · 6411 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Peter Jastermsky

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

43 reviews

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

Reviewed July 2024

I have found my sessions with Peter to be practical and helpful. He has the agility to focus as well as respond to unexpected issues

Reviewed June 2024

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

Reviewed May 2024

Peter is very patient and always listening. Super professional.

Reviewed January 2024

I have felt very comfortable talking to Peter since day one. His advice has been extremely helpful in my day to day life

Reviewed November 2023

Peter is a very good listener. His style of therapy is one that adapts to your needs. I saw progress within a few weeks. It's very apparent that Peter has lots of experience, his approach to therapy is like speaking to a good friend. He has good specific advice when asked, but doesn't overwhelm you with everything that you should do to improve your life.

Reviewed November 2023

Peter is absolutely fantastic. He listens and understands what I am going through and always provides useful feedback.

Reviewed November 2023

My experience with Peter has positive because he is great at giving space to allow yourself to deal with your emotions/thoughts.

Reviewed November 2023

Peter has been very helpful. He is very knowledgeable, has strong intuition. And he helps productively advise and guide life issues and challenges. Really pleased with his service.

Reviewed August 2023

I find my weekly sessions with Peter are very helpful in helping me get 'unstuck' from my grief. He is helping me to see moving forward is OK, but I can still miss my spouse and that's ok, too. I am so thankful that I took the initial step to seek help for healing and I'm grateful to have been paired with Peter.

Reviewed August 2023

Peter is respectful honest and attentive

Reviewed August 2023

Peter knew exactly how I was feeling from the first time we spoke. He is easily accessible and easy to talk to. He is doing a great job!

Reviewed August 2023

Peter is super easy to talk with and helpful in walking through things when needed

Reviewed June 2023

Calm and wise and inviting

Reviewed June 2023

I really enjoy working with Peter. He offers good insights and guidance in a non-judgmental, supportive and calming manner. Our sessions have been very beneficial for me and I highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2023

I find my sessions with Peter very beneficial. Peter always leads me into realizing that my grief feelings are valid and I leave our sessions with hope that I am, again, ok.

Reviewed May 2023

Peter has been amazing. He is a great listening and helps guide me through whatever I am dealing with at the time.

Reviewed March 2023

I find Peter to be a very responsive therapist. He has great insight as to my issues and is really helping me handle my grief. His questions to me help me see just how I am affected by my 'new' normal and that it's OK to not be ok. I always feel better after our sessions. Thank you.

Reviewed February 2023

Very good experience with Peter.

Reviewed November 2022

Helpful and insightful

Reviewed November 2022

Peter is a great listener and I appreciate his very thoughtful responses to what I say.

Reviewed September 2022

Peter is the one if you need direct, open feedback about a difficult situation. He's particularly good at helping you navigate interpersonal issues at work. He is intuitive, compassionate, creative, and actually weighs in. I can't recommend highly enough.

Reviewed May 2022

Peter was absolutely fantastic, kind and insightful who would provide action steps if I asked, but also a great guide if I just needed to reflect. I told my partner he felt like the kindly dad I never had with sage advice and a twinkle in his eye!

Reviewed March 2022

Peter is a gift to the therapy community. As his sessions might feel brief sometimes, it’s only because he knows what to really narrow down on and give clear advice. Great listener and supportive and knows when to give you advice to stop and think twice about your situation. He’s open my eyes quite a few times and has a calmness and coolness about him that I look forward to speaking with each week.

Reviewed March 2022

I love Peter’s conversational style. He intently listens and understands the issues and mental blocks I am working to overcome. He does a wonderful job of giving insightful advice as well as actionable steps to implement in order to progress.

Reviewed March 2022

Easily one of the best therapists I’ve ever worked with!

Reviewed March 2022

I have completed four sessions with Peter. I found him very easy to talk to and he has a gentle and persistent manner about him that encouraged me to peal the layers back on my issues. This has helped me to be motivated and stay flexible. Also, I feel I have unloaded some self-imposed baggage due to our dialogue. I am very happy to have my sessions with him.

Reviewed February 2022

Peter is a great listener, and quickly helped me sort through the things that were troubling and confusing me. We had weekly sessions by phone, and he was always available to give me positive support via text between our weekly sessions. Over the many months of working with Peter, I overcame the things that troubled me, and then Peter continued to help me manage my success.

Reviewed December 2021

Peter actively listens, pays attention, and understands. He is willing to give the hard advice while still respecting my personality and life story. I am very appreciative to have him as a counselor!

Reviewed December 2021

Peter is an empath with a wonderfully quirky perspective on life. He helped me tremendously during a rough depressive patch.

Reviewed November 2021

Peter is a reassuring and helpful presence in my life. A safety net, if that doesn’t sound too weird. I am grateful.

Reviewed November 2021

Peter Jastermsky is a very hands-on therapist. He listens extremely carefully and reviews anything you write. In sessions, Peter captures both the details of what you're going through, and also the general vibe of how it's playing out for you. He is not afraid to weigh in on your situation, sometimes using very definite language that cuts through the crap. I feel with peter like I really have someone in my corner who helps me read the situation in front of me, identify my options, and keep me on track with my own self improvement. He's absolutely the therapist you want if you are facing a difficult situation at your job. Expect to put in some self-work, and expect things to get better pretty much right away.

Reviewed November 2021

Great man. Helpful. Talks to you like a person and is not afraid to tell you like it is.

Reviewed November 2021

He is great at listening and offering advice. Incredibly responsive. I just wish I can change and get better.

Reviewed November 2021

Extremely helpful. Understands the matter quickly and provides solid feedback. Both understanding and constructive. Great councilor.

Reviewed September 2021

Peter helped me identify my pattern of behavior that led me to continuously run away from close relationships. He helped me build a plan to be honest with myself about what is important to me, how to appropriately communicate that in a relationship and how to identify the characteristics of a good relationship.

Reviewed September 2021

Peter helps me with my worries and struggles and I have been able to take care of some of those things. I appreciate him a lot. I feel that I will be able to do better in life thanks to him.

Reviewed September 2021

He was awesome

Reviewed September 2021

Talking to Peter and coming to better help has unlocked a few things already in my personal and professional life. I already feel less confused about the things that are happening especially with family.

Reviewed August 2021

I’ve only been working with Peter for a short while, but he has already offered some valuable insights and goals to focus on, as well as ways to decrease my stress. Highly recommend

Reviewed August 2021

Peter has been extremely helpful with getting my life back on track. I've felt an overall positive effect after starting work with him.

Reviewed June 2021

He is very kind & knowledgeable. Thankful for the few sessions I had.

Reviewed May 2021

I have had one session, but feel very comfortable talking and listening to Peter. I appreciate that he doesn't hold back. I needed to hear that I haven't learned my lesson yet.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Peter Jastermsky offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Peter Jastermsky works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Peter Jastermsky speak?

Peter Jastermsky speaks English.

How many years of experience does Peter Jastermsky have?

Peter Jastermsky has 35 years of experience.

Where is Peter Jastermsky licensed to practice?

Peter Jastermsky is licensed to practice in California, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota.

Does Peter Jastermsky accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Peter Jastermsky does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Peter Jastermsky offer?

Peter Jastermsky offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Peter Jastermsky?

Peter Jastermsky can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Peter Jastermsky?

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