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Barry Wasser

Compassionate social worker for family challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Barry

Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He speaks English and brings eight years of practical experience working with adults and older adults. Sessions are aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting struggles, grief, and related problems.

Barry trained in social work, earning his Master of Social Work degree.

Background and approach

He draws on several therapy methods to match what a person needs in the moment instead of using one fixed approach. In sessions he aims to build a respectful, straightforward relationship where people can talk about what gets in the way of daily life.

His background includes work in a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. He has also led group therapy and provided mental health case management. Those roles shaped his attention to practical life factors like housing and family supports when planning treatment.

In therapy he uses a mix of skill-based and relationship-focused techniques. That means some sessions may teach coping tools, while others focus on understanding patterns in relationships and emotions. He wants sessions to feel like steady steps toward specific short- and long-term goals.

Barry values clear communication, assertiveness, and open-minded problem solving. He approaches each meeting as a chance to identify small, achievable changes that can improve daily functioning and family interactions.

Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits

Barry often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and daily life. Sessions can blend techniques over time so that skills training and relationship-focused work support each other.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility for busy families and people who live farther away. Video calls let the therapist and client connect face to face, while phone sessions offer a simpler option when screens are not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short-term check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into real-life schedules.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, family problems, parenting and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines skill-based work with relationship-focused conversation. Sessions mix practical coping tools and exploration of patterns that affect family and daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults in a variety of settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and New Jersey, and he practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English

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