Peter Jastermsky, LCSW

Peter Jastermsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions, emotional challenges, and behavioral health concerns. He holds active licenses in California and Pennsylvania and has worked across settings that include Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), outpatient mental health, and drug and alcohol treatment. Over the course of his career he has also served as a clinical supervisor and trainer of therapists, bringing depth of practice and teaching to his clinical work.

His approach blends a conversational, supportive manner with practical goal setting. Peter meets people where they are and serves as a guide to help consider options, weigh the consequences of changing versus staying the same, and identify meaningful next steps. He emphasizes action when clients are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, while also valuing insight into patterns of behavior. He encourages clients to recognize their own expertise about their lives and to take the steps they choose to improve their circumstances.

Throughout his work he has addressed a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, grief, career and workplace issues, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting and intimacy-related issues, anger and self-esteem difficulties, compassion fatigue, aging and caregiver stress, communication and control issues, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and financial or workplace challenges.