Barry Wasser, LCSW

Barry Wasser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. He works with people across a range of concerns, including addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues. Barry brings a practical, steady approach and aims to make therapy approachable and useful from the first session.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University and a Master of Social Work from Touro College's Graduate School of Social Work. Over eight years he has worked in settings such as a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. That experience includes running group therapy and providing mental health case management.

In sessions he mixes methods to match each person’s needs, focusing on building trust and clear goals. He emphasizes supportive therapeutic partnerships, directness, and open-mindedness. People can expect a therapist who listens, helps name problems, and practices skills together.

Barry pays attention to the many factors that affect daily life, such as family dynamics, work stress, sleep, and past trauma. He helps clients set short- and long-term goals and breaks them into doable steps. He sees each meeting as an opportunity to try new ways of coping and to measure small gains.

His style aims to be respectful and practical. He supports people who want help sorting feelings, improving relationships, handling grief, or adjusting to aging and other life changes.

How Barry’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult feelings arise. It helps people who struggle with anxiety, depression, or life changes to prioritize what matters and build flexible coping habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and problem behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Barry will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to find techniques that fit someone’s daily life and needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows work on skills and homework between meetings, and can help people maintain continuity of care when routines change.