- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Panic management
About Victor
Victor Schermer is a Pennsylvania Psychologist licensed as PA Psychologist PS002232L with 40 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as guilt and shame and panic attacks. He invites straightforward conversation about what is worrying you and how it shows up day to day.
He focuses on clear, practical conversation in sessions. He listens to what led to the guilt or shame and helps people name the thoughts and patterns that keep those feelings active. Sessions are an opportunity to talk through feelings, test practical ways to respond, and notice what changes over time.
Victor uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. That can mean working on breathing and grounding for panic, clarifying values around relationships, or slowing down repetitive self-blame to see where it comes from. He keeps explanations plain and gives concrete ways to try new responses between sessions.
He emphasizes collaboration. Goals are chosen together and reviewed as progress is made. The therapist checks in about what helps and what doesn’t, so the work stays relevant to everyday life.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what practical steps feel doable. People who come because guilt or shame follow family, faith, or relationships find a chance to speak honestly and learn manageable ways to shift how they respond.
Evidence-based approaches used for online work
Victor draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful responses and building practical skills. One approach addresses panic and anxiety with breath work, grounding, and short behavioral steps to reduce the urge to escape and to increase confidence in managing symptoms. Another approach targets repetitive self-criticism and shame by helping people notice automatic thoughts, test them against everyday evidence, and try different, less punishing responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. He checks what helps and adjusts methods over time so the work stays relevant to real life.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. If you prefer a shorter check-in or a session without video, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Confirming session options helps match scheduling needs and how you like to connect with a therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and issues related to guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He helps people name the thoughts and patterns that keep guilt and shame active and practices manageable ways to respond differently between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship strain.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Pennsylvania Psychologist with the credential PA Psychologist PS002232L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.