Therapist profile
Barry Wasser, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Barry
Barry Wasser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience in mental health care in New Jersey. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, and family and parenting difficulties.
Barry helps people who are coping with relationship strain, problems with intimacy, trouble sleeping, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also supports clients facing career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to fatherhood and aging.
His approach draws on therapies that emphasize present experience and practical skills. Sessions often focus on teaching tools to manage intense emotions, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and clarifying personal values so daily choices line up with what matters most. He uses a client-centered stance to keep conversations straightforward and goal-oriented.
Barry's background includes work in a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. He has facilitated group therapy and provided mental health case management, which informs how he coordinates care and thinks about social and environmental factors that affect wellbeing.
In sessions he aims for clear communication and a direct style. He encourages assertiveness and open-minded problem solving while tracking short- and long-term goals. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
Barry conducts sessions in English and is available to work with international clients. His license is LCSW in New York and New Jersey.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for mood, sleep, and anger concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Barry will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting over time based on what helps most.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from an appointment. It can also let people join sessions while away from home or during a work break, and often supports the use of worksheets and skills practice between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address that affect home life?
He works with stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, family problems, anger, intimacy issues, and related concerns that commonly affect households.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, client-centered approach that combines practical skills work with value clarification and emotional regulation techniques.
How long has he been practicing?
He has eight years of experience working in mental health settings, including shelters and transitional residences.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices out of New Jersey.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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