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Barry Wasser, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Barry is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Barry. View 57 reviews
Great news, Barry is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey and New York

Recent reviews

Amazingly supportive and understanding. Extremely knowledgeable and noteworthy expertise. 10/10

Reviewed November 2024

Barry is an excellent listener, quickly identifies issues and has excellent ways to approach problems that are very helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Barry

  • 8 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Barry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University, his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Touro College's Graduate School of Social Work, and specializes in the treatment of individuals with histories of anxiety, depression, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illness.

He has over 7 years of experience working with adults, the elderly, and their families. He utilizes various therapeutic techniques and methods during his sessions in order to meet his clients' needs and establish a trusting and comfortable relationship. In turn, Barry aims to provide clients with a safe environment in which they feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring obstacles that hinder quality of life, all while working towards the achievement of their short and long term goals.

He has worked with adults of various ages across different settings including a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness. He also has experience facilitating group therapy sessions and mental health case management, both of which have proven to be beneficial to both clients and their families. Barry's experience has helped him focus on taking into account all factors that influence the well-being of his clients. Barry values supportive therapeutic partnerships, assertiveness, and open-mindedness; these form the foundation of his therapeutic style. Each therapy session or family meeting is viewed as a new opportunity to find ways to achieve and promote sustained personal growth.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Addictions Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Life purpose Men's issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Barry Wasser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003198276.

  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05895200 · Expires August 2026
  • LCSW · New York · 088762 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Barry Wasser

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

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Amazingly supportive and understanding. Extremely knowledgeable and noteworthy expertise. 10/10

Reviewed November 2024

Barry is an excellent listener, quickly identifies issues and has excellent ways to approach problems that are very helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

Barry is very compassionate and responds pretty quickly. Highly recommend him

Reviewed February 2024

Barry Wasser was very helpful, kind and direct in helping me through a rough patch. I would use him again and give him the highest rating. TY for you help!!

Reviewed January 2024

Barry is a wonderful counselor and helped me navigate some significant challenges in my life. His help was tremendous.

Reviewed December 2020

I think he's great, and so happy that he is my therapist. He is always on top of all my concerns and I can write to him at any time to get a great response. I had Switched from a previous therapist and so happy I did. Thank you so much! Can’t be more appreciative than with Mr. Barry Wasser!

Reviewed June 2020

Barry is compassionate and a very skilled therapist. I know he's in my corner 24 hours a day.

Reviewed November 2023

Barry’s great extremely helpful and informative, offers several great options for one with a busy schedule and ways to connect. Feel always listened too and thoughts valid helps a lot to focus and figure out your goals and help you as needed you don’t feel alone. It’s hard starting the journey but great people like Barry help make the difference

Reviewed November 2023

He’s just the best! He’s helped me change a lot in the past almost 3 years.

Reviewed November 2023

Barry so far is really helping me overcome my anxiety and is allowing me to take the first necessary steps to get back to my normal self. Highly recommend him!

Reviewed August 2023

Barry is kind and listens to me. He has helped me very much.

Reviewed July 2023

Barry is a thoughtful and considerate therapist, able to effectively break down issues and provide a sounding board. I really appreciate his help and always look forward to talking.

Reviewed July 2023

Barry is a very talented counselor who has genuine compassion for his clients. I’ve never worked with any counselor, psychiatrist or even psychologist with such lightning quick ability to issue spot and immediately follow a course of therapy which fits the bill. Intelligence and kindness is a rare quality indeed and Barry manifests both.

Reviewed July 2023

He’s just the best! He’s helped me grow in sooooo many ways! I don’t think I’d be the person I am now if it wasn’t for him!

Reviewed May 2023

Barry, is great and has really helped me navigate my grief so far, highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2023

He gives very helpful work and allows me to engage in the way I want without pushing boundaries. So far I have made more progress than I really thought I could

Reviewed March 2023

Barry is the greatest therapist, I love his methods so much. I have never really been able to think about myself internally really and emotionally connect with myself until I was able to talk with him. He listens so well and presents me directions I never thought of. I will continue to have him as a therapist as long as I can!

Reviewed March 2023

Understanding, unbiased with an ability to help people see other perspectives. Barry has helped me to take a hard look at myself and has helped me to create space for self acceptance and growth.

Reviewed April 2023

Barry’s just the best! He understands me on all levels. I wouldn’t have made as much progress without him!

Reviewed January 2023

Barry is a great listener and provides great insight in to trauma and how to heal. He gives feedback promptly and has amazing recommendations for continued growth outside of session

Reviewed December 2022

Barry is an incredibly thoughtful and considerate therapist. He is able to provide useful strategies and, very importantly, memorable shorthand to help you during challenging moments. He is a trustworthy guide and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Reviewed December 2022

Barry is insightful and offers a wide variety of coping skills and techniques to help better yourself and overcome any struggles. His expertise has helped me gain confidence in myself and control over my life.

Reviewed November 2022

Barry is very kind and understanding. His listening skills are great! He explains things to me when I don’t understand.

Reviewed November 2022

I have had therapy at certain points in my life all to varying degrees of quality. I would rate Barry among the top notch kind of therapist. Not only is he a good listener, but he provides very appropriately helpful 'homework' that directly applies to issues at hand. It reflects both that he is truly listening to me, his client, as well as that he has the depth of knowledge to provide useful information and guidance. I feel like there is a depth of studied academic knowledge in this man. He provides a steady and warm guidance that I very much appreciate. Thank you Barry!

Reviewed November 2022

Barry is amazing. He is kind and understands my concerns

Reviewed July 2022

Gives great advice, extremely confident

Reviewed May 2022

Barry seems very wise and is very caring. He checks in with me between sessions and makes me feel supported.

Reviewed May 2022

Barry has helped me begin the journey of my self improvement. I have been slowly becoming more and more the person I want to be because of his help and I couldn’t be happier. The work NEEDS to be done and he is not a magical wizard to whisk your issues away, but he is a tremendous guide in helping you realize which way you feel you need to go

Reviewed May 2022

He helps me a lot

Reviewed May 2022

Great therapist listens and provides valuable feedback

Reviewed April 2022

Barry is very sympathetic and knowledgeable about healthy alternatives and resolutions for conflicts.

Reviewed April 2022

He’s great

Reviewed March 2022

Barry Wasser is such a positive person and continues to give great advise to inspire me to become that person I use to be. I've had difficulty dealing with some personal problems and Barry has patience dealing with my situation and is a good listener.

Reviewed January 2022

Overall I am very happy with my therapist Barry. I feel like I am on a road to becoming more of a person I wish to be. The therapist cannot do it alone. The work has to be done by ourselves and finding a therapist that goes with you is most helpful. I would recommend this service to anyone who is looking to improve certain aspects of their lives that they feel need some guidance.

Reviewed December 2021

I always look forward to my sessions with Barry. He’s not the kind of therapist who will just agree with you to make you feel better. He’s good at what he does…he’s super knowledgeable…and if I’m depressed or crying before the session, he always makes me feel better!

Reviewed November 2021

In only a short time You are helping me so much. I’m blessed to have you as a counselor. You rock!

Reviewed November 2021

Barry was great. I was in a rough spot and not even sure what it was that was bothering me. I think he's very detail oriented, approachable and friendly. I recommend Barry greatly.

Reviewed September 2021

Barry is very supportive and always available. He goes out of his way to give you time if needed.

Reviewed September 2021

He’s great.

Reviewed September 2021

Good counseler

Reviewed August 2021

Great advisor and listens to my concerns...I appreciate his professionalism

Reviewed August 2021

Barry is knowledgeable and compassionate. He offers so many perspectives that I never would have explored without his expertise. His guidance is supportive and encouraging. Barry is the best and I highly recommend his services!

Reviewed August 2021

Just started a few weeks ago with Barry but already getting great stuff from Him!

Reviewed June 2021

I enjoy working with Barry. He doesn’t make me feel uncomfortable for sharing certain things. He has great knowledge of my issues and always gives me great advice.

Reviewed June 2021

Barry has been great at listening to my concerns and is supportive. He has been great at reaching out to me to see how I’m doing and letting me know that I can reach out to him between sessions.

Reviewed May 2021

I have had anxiety since I was 11 and I never really got the help that I needed and I also went through a really dark time where I shut everyone out. I wanted nothing to do with talking to anybody about my anxiety and then I made the decision to get help and I started talking with Barry a few months ago and he has helped me overcome so many things in my life. I don’t know where I would be without his help

Reviewed May 2021

Barry is a very wise informative person....I respect his input...and advice.

Reviewed April 2021

Easy to talk to

Reviewed February 2021

Barry is very knowledgeable and supportive.

Reviewed February 2021

Barry is very helpful and has been a major reason of my mental health progress.

Reviewed February 2021

I’ve only had Barry for a few weeks but he is understanding of each of my issues and takes the time to read my messages and thoughtfully provide me with advice. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed January 2021

I have had only positive experiences with Barry so far. He is open to listening to anything and everything I have to say, he is able to flow, and his responses show genuine insight, reflection and direction, which all help me to achieve those same things. I like this therapist very much.

Reviewed January 2021

Barry is very professional and has a lot of knowledge.

Reviewed January 2021

I enjoyed my time with Barry Wasser as my counselor. He absolutely listened to me and supported me. Most importantly, Barry Wasser gave me great tools and knowledge to address my problems and cope with my feelings. I am so glad I tried BetterHelp, and I feel so lucky to have gotten Barry Wasser!

Reviewed January 2021

He knows what he's talking about.

Reviewed December 2020

Berry has been very supportive and helpful. Making me feeling comfortable to open up to him.

Reviewed July 2020

Barry Wasser is an extremely nice man. He listens very well and gives excellent feedback. I feel that he really cares about me and my wellbeing. I am already learning so much from him about how to cope and how to understand why people act the way they do. He has been a great fit for me. My only problem is that I didn't start sooner! I can't be more grateful for his help.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barry Wasser offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Barry Wasser works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Barry Wasser speak?

Barry Wasser speaks English.

How many years of experience does Barry Wasser have?

Barry Wasser has 8 years of experience.

Where is Barry Wasser licensed to practice?

Barry Wasser is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York.

Does Barry Wasser accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Barry Wasser does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Barry Wasser offer?

Barry Wasser offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Barry Wasser?

Barry Wasser can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Barry Wasser?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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