Barry Wasser, LCSW
Practical, narrative-informed therapy for adults
Details
| Name | Barry Wasser |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New Jersey |
| Licensed in | New Jersey, New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Barry
Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and addiction-related concerns. He works with adults across the lifespan, including older adults, and focuses on practical steps that improve daily life. His tone is straightforward and respectful, aiming to make therapy understandable and manageable for busy people.
Barry earned a Master of Social Work from Touro College's Graduate School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University.
Background and approach
He brings eight years of experience in community and residential mental health settings. That background includes work in a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. In sessions he combines several approaches to match what each person needs, such as Narrative methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
He also draws on attachment-informed and client-centered ways of working to build trust and clarify goals. Sessions are focused on specific obstacles and on small, realistic steps toward change. Barry has led group therapy and provided mental health case management, which informs his practical view of care.
He pays attention to life conditions around a person, not just symptoms, when planning next steps. His style values openness, assertiveness, and a collaborative relationship. People who choose him can expect a calm, down-to-earth process that balances talking through problems with concrete strategies.
He encourages steady progress toward short- and long-term goals while adapting the approach as needs change.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Barry works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Barry among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Barry directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Barry directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and evidence-based approaches work online
Barry blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-informed ideas to help people understand how their life stories shape current problems. Narrative work focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and separates the person from the problem, which can be useful for relationship strain, identity concerns, and patterns that repeat. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values; this helps with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections and coping. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Barry treats therapy as a collaborative process and will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. He adapts methods over time so sessions stay relevant to changing needs. Online formats make that collaboration flexible. Video calls let people use conversational work similar to in-person sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, day-to-day coaching, and a way to touch base between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different ways of working until the best fit is found.Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Barry help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his general therapy style like?
Barry uses a straightforward, collaborative style that combines narrative work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and cognitive behavioral tools to set clear goals and try practical steps in everyday life.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of experience in mental health settings, including work in a homeless shelter and a transitional residence, plus experience running group therapy and providing case management.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with credentials 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 also accepts international clients who communicate in English.
How are sessions conducted online?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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