- Focus on routines
- Goal oriented
- Collaborative process
About Barry
Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling with sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He offers calm, straightforward support and works with adults to identify what gets in the way of better rest and day-to-day functioning.
Barry takes a practical approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients set short- and long-term goals they can actually try between meetings. Sessions focus on real-life changes like improving routines, managing worries, and handling distressing memories so daily life becomes easier to manage.
He 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. Over eight years he has worked in a variety of settings, including a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. That background shaped how he thinks about challenges that affect sleep and overall wellbeing.
Barry uses several therapy styles depending on the person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance-based work, attachment-focused listening, and DBT-informed coping skills. He places value on collaborative work, directness, and helping people find practical steps they can use right away.
People can expect a steady, respectful approach that focuses on improving everyday functioning and rest. Sessions are treated as an ongoing chance to try things, review what worked, and adapt plans so progress can continue.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being pushed around by them. It helps clients commit to values-based actions, which can be useful for improving routines and sleep-related habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and routines interact; it offers step-by-step techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to build healthier sleep and coping habits. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the way early and current relationships affect emotion and safety; it can help people understand patterns that interfere with rest and emotional balance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix strategies and evolve over time as needs change.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also lets people practice new sleep routines and coping skills in their everyday environment while getting guidance on what to try next.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does Barry help with?
He helps with sleep difficulties as well as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, blending listening with concrete tools from approaches like cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based work to address day-to-day problems.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of experience working in mental health settings, including shelters and transitional residences, and facilitating group therapy and case management.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices out of New Jersey.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.