- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Barry
Barry Wasser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of practice in New Jersey. He works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. He also supports people managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stresses, and compassion fatigue.
Barry uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on naming difficult emotions, noticing interaction patterns, and learning practical skills to respond differently. He blends structured skill practice with opportunities to reflect on feelings and relationship patterns.
Before private practice he worked in community settings including a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. He has run group therapy and provided mental health case management, experience he brings into one-on-one work. Those roles shaped his attention to the many social and practical factors that affect recovery.
In sessions he emphasizes clear communication, direct feedback, and practical steps people can try between meetings. He pays attention to how problems show up in daily life and looks for small changes that stack over time. The focus is on short- and longer-term goals clients set together with him.
Barry holds a Master of Social Work from Touro College Graduate School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University. He offers services in English and accepts international clients. To start, readers are asked to use the site matching tool to schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on helping people name strong emotions and understand how those feelings shape interactions. It can be useful for people who want to change recurring patterns in how they relate to others or to their own emotions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to values-based action. It often helps with anxiety, avoidance, and moving forward after setbacks.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns to clarify how people form bonds and react under stress. It can help someone recognize repeated habits and try new, more effective responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize emotion work, skill practice, or exploration of relationship history.
The original biography does not list specific session delivery formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it possible to continue work with a licensed professional from another location when arrangements require it.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns like ADHD and sleep problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, and CBT to address emotions, patterns, and practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working in community mental health settings and private practice with adults and older adults.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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