Barry Wasser, LCSW

Barry Wasser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and struggles with addiction. He meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Barry works in New Jersey and has eight years of experience supporting adults across a range of concerns.

Barry draws on a mix of approaches to shape his work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He emphasizes clear goals and skills that people can use between sessions. Conversations tend to be straightforward, aimed at reducing symptoms and improving coping skills.

His background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University and a Master of Social Work from Touro College Graduate School of Social Work. He has worked in community settings such as a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. That experience informs his attention to practical barriers and daily routines.

Barry also has experience leading group therapy and providing mental health case management. He uses those skills when helpful to teach coping techniques and build support networks. Sessions often blend skill practice, problem solving, and reflection on patterns that get in the way of progress.

Clients can expect a direct but supportive style that values openness and assertiveness. Barry focuses on short- and long-term goals and treats each session as an opportunity to work toward steady improvement.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Barry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as part of online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change behavior and reduce symptoms. ACT emphasizes living in line with personal values while accepting difficult emotions rather than avoiding them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Barry will work together with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. He adapts tools and exercises so they make sense in the context of the client’s routine and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversations and teaching skills, phone sessions can fit a lunch break or low-bandwidth situation, and messaging or live chat support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep continuity when travel or relocation is a factor.