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John Shustitzky

John Shustitzky, PA Psychologist PS018537, CA Psychologist 32305

Therapist in California

Compassionate, steady support for everyday struggles

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  • Focus on practical steps
  • Calm conversational style
  • 40 years experience

About John

John Shustitzky is a psychologist with four decades of experience helping people navigate depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. He focuses on clear conversation and steady support so clients can talk about their feelings without judgment. He emphasizes practical steps patients can use between sessions to feel steadier in daily life.

In sessions he encourages honest, calm discussion about what’s happening now and what matters most to the client. He helps people identify small, doable changes that can ease stress and improve relationships. He also works with career and life transition concerns, offering guidance on choices and next steps.

Shustitzky holds psychology licenses in Pennsylvania and California, listed as PA Psychologist PS018537 and CA Psychologist 32305. He draws on many years of practice to tailor his approach to each person’s needs. He pays attention to patterns that keep people feeling stuck and suggests concrete strategies to shift them.

People bring a wide range of concerns to his work, including grief, parenting strain, issues with intimacy, addiction challenges, and feelings of isolation. He supports men facing midlife questions and young adults sorting career and purpose matters. The focus is on helping individuals find clearer direction and better daily functioning.

He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Sessions are arranged according to the therapist’s availability, and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on building new coping skills. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, test those thoughts against reality, and try alternative ways of thinking to reduce low mood and anxiety. Another useful method emphasizes practicing new behaviors and problem-solving steps between sessions to improve daily routines, relationships, and work performance.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods over time. Together they decide which techniques feel most useful and practical for the client’s life circumstances.

Session formats are not specified in the therapist biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same region, while the therapist helps tailor session length and focus to what the client needs most.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps with depression, stress and anxiety along with relationship issues, career stress, grief, and addiction-related problems.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He emphasizes open, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps clients can try between sessions to improve day-to-day functioning.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds psychology licenses in Pennsylvania and California listed as PA Psychologist PS018537 and CA Psychologist 32305 and is based in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees or payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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