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Barry Wasser

Practical, collaborative care for life’s challenges

LCSW New Jersey

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Barry

Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and other life stresses.

Background and approach

He draws on eight years of clinical experience working across settings such as mental health shelters and transitional residences, bringing practical skills developed through individual and group work with adults and older adults. Barry blends structured interventions with a collaborative, person-centered stance to tailor care to each client's situation.

He uses evidence-informed methods to address mood disorders, addiction concerns, grief, ADHD, and issues related to intimacy, parenting, and career transitions. His approach emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship, encouraging clients to explore obstacles and set meaningful short- and long-term goals.

Practically oriented and attentive to contextual factors that affect well-being, Barry also has experience in case management and facilitating groups. He aims to support sustained personal growth by fostering assertiveness, openness, and problem-solving skills that clients can apply beyond the therapy setting.

Approaches that translate to online sessions



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it often involves practical exercises and skill-building that fit well into online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop willingness to experience difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be practiced through guided exercises during remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people build healthier connection strategies, offering insight useful for addressing relationship struggles and intimacy-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may draw on one or more approaches and can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by enabling video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so clients can select the format that fits their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Barry commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, ADHD, and issues related to parenting, sleep, anger, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore obstacles and work toward concrete goals.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has eight years of experience working with adults and older adults in settings such as mental health homeless shelters and transitional residences, and he has facilitated group therapy and provided mental health case management.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York (NY LCSW 088762) and New Jersey (NJ LCSW 44SC05895200) and practices from New Jersey.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who are located outside the therapist's region.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Appointments are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, New York

Languages

English