- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Barry
Barry Winley is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, grief, bipolar, ADHD, and related issues. He also supports people facing career strain, sleep and eating problems, and compassion fatigue.
Barry draws on several therapeutic ways of working that fit different people. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at hard-to-name emotions and attachment patterns. He also brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity. He references Jungian and attachment-based ideas in longer-term work.
Sessions are direct and conversational. He helps clients name strong feelings, notice the patterns that keep those feelings active, and try new ways of responding. Clients who want to fold spirituality into counseling can do so in talks about values and meaning.
Barry has experience in criminal justice settings and with people affected by incarceration, as well as work with veterans and first responders. That background informs how he approaches trauma, PTSD, and the social stresses that follow system involvement.
He uses a practical model he calls the 7 Pillars of Health to help clients track wellbeing and learn self-regulation skills. Many clients work on concrete goals such as improving sleep, managing anger, reducing anxiety, or improving communication. The focus is on steady change through repeated practice and planning.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. International clients may be accepted; sessions are offered in English.
How Barry blends approaches for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with powerful emotions and attachment patterns. It helps when repeating relationship or emotional cycles feel stuck and hard to name.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. It can be useful for people who notice patterns of avoidance, dependency, or intense fear of abandonment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and for building practical coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into daily life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or enabling video or audio options for those who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep continuity of care and to work on emotional processing, behavioral experiments, and skill practice between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, grief, bipolar, ADHD, and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy as approaches he draws on.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of direct mental health counseling experience, including work in criminal justice settings and with veterans and first responders.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; 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 get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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