Barry Wasser , LCSW

Barry Wasser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with academic training in psychology and social work who focuses on supporting adults and families through a range of mental health challenges. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Touro College's Graduate School of Social Work, and he has specialized training in treating individuals with histories of anxiety, depression, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illness.

With over seven years of experience working with adults, older adults, and their families, he has practiced across diverse settings, including a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. Those roles, together with his work facilitating group therapy and providing mental health case management, have shaped a broad perspective that takes social, medical, and environmental factors into account when supporting well-being.

Barry integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet individual needs and to cultivate trusting, collaborative relationships. He values supportive therapeutic partnerships, assertiveness, and open-mindedness, and he approaches each session or family meeting as an opportunity to identify practical ways to promote sustained personal growth. His work centers on helping clients explore obstacles, clarify short- and long-term goals, and develop skills to improve quality of life.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Barry often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility. ACT uses mindfulness and commitment-based strategies to support people dealing with anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress by encouraging actions that align with what matters most to them.

He also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores patterns of relating formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections. This approach can be helpful for individuals and families working through intimacy, communication, grief, or long-standing relationship challenges.

Barry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more effective coping strategies. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Barry collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He emphasizes a team-oriented relationship where adjustments are made over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing work with a licensed professional.