Barry Wasser, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 8 years in practice

Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and problems with relationships and addiction.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC05895200 · expires August 2026
LCSW, New York: 088762 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1003198276 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Barry

Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and problems with relationships and addiction. He speaks plainly and focuses on building a trusting connection so people feel comfortable talking about what matters most. Barry practices in New Jersey and has eight years of experience supporting adults through life shifts and mental health challenges.

Barry uses straightforward talk therapy and practical skills to reduce daily distress.

Background and approach

He draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns and make choices that match their values. Sessions often include goal-setting, coping skills, and careful attention to how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. His background includes work in a mental health homeless shelter and in transitional residences serving adults with serious mental illness.

He has led group therapy and provided mental health case management, which shaped his focus on real-world supports and problem solving. These roles taught him to consider housing, daily routines, and community supports alongside therapy goals. Barry emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and practical steps.

He helps people identify obstacles to well-being and short-term ways to feel steadier. Over time he works toward longer-term changes that match each person’s values and daily life. People who choose Barry can expect a calm, direct approach that balances empathy with concrete skills.

He values open-mindedness and sees each session as a chance to try new strategies for lasting change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Barry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization

Approaches Barry names

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on identifying values and taking small steps toward a more meaningful life, which can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like excessive worry, low mood, or sleep problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools are useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with urges or impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative stance helps match techniques to what actually helps day to day.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter conversations, between-session support, or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Barry address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career strain, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. He blends acceptance-based strategies, cognitive techniques, and client-centered listening to help people set goals and build coping skills.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of experience working in mental health settings, including a mental health homeless shelter and transitional residences, plus group therapy and case management.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LCSW credentials in New York and New Jersey and practices in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Therapy can be done by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person’s needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin work with him?

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