Barry Wasser, LCSW

Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and daily habits that get in the way of living well. He works with adults across different life stages and focuses on practical changes people can use right away.

He uses plain conversation and collaborative planning in sessions. That means listening first, then finding small steps that match a person’s goals. He pays attention to thoughts and everyday habits because those patterns often shape how someone feels day to day.

Barry trained at Touro College where he earned a Master of Social Work, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University. He brings eight years of clinical experience that includes work in a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness.

His work has included group therapy and mental health case management, which he uses to inform how he plans individual sessions. He focuses on practical problem solving, communication skills, and ways to reduce overwhelm so clients can meet short and long term goals.

He emphasizes respectful, steady collaboration. Sessions aim to build assertiveness and clearer decision-making. Barry encourages realistic steps people can keep doing between sessions to support lasting change.

Approaches for online work and what to expect

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and trouble with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Barry will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process may include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most over time.

The therapist's original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people choose a setup that matches their needs, such as audio-only conversations that use less bandwidth or video sessions for face-to-face interaction. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques for remote work so clients can practice new skills between sessions.