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.
Additional areas of focus: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
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Excellent
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Barry is awesome. He’s easy to talk to, really gets what you’re going through, and gives practical, thoughtful advice without ever being pushy. I’ve felt a lot more grounded and understood since working with him. Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barry is extremely understanding and helpful. I’ve learned so much about myself during our therapy and I always leave feeling positive and in control of my destiny
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Barry is an awesome guy and therapist and has really changed my opinion on therapy. He is honest and listens very well, he will listen to your problems and give you great advice on how to tackle your issues. You can talk to him about anything and he is not judgmental nor will he make you feel uncomfortable. I recommend him to anyone who is in a dark place because he will help you get back to the top and better then you were before therapy was ever a thought in your mind.
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Barry is an amazing listener. I tend to rant a lot and he gives extremely good feedback and advice when I take pauses during my rants. Ive seen so much growth having him as a therapist and he validates and acknowledges my growth each session which makes a huge difference in my journey with therapy.
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Barry is a kind patient therapist who listens attentively and is very proactive with addressing concerns and reassuring instabilities. It’s evident he cares.
Written on Feb 05, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Barry is warm, welcoming, understanding, and approachable. He is great at understanding issues and helping you understand the causes so you can work out ways to improve in all areas of your life. I always feel like I’ve made progress after every session and my family agrees his help is working. I’ve had several other therapists over the years and have not made as much progress with them as I have with Barry. Strongly recommend him.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I’ve had positive experiences with previous in person therapists who were the typical “Hmmm, I see, that’s interesting. Tell me more.” type. Barry Wasser quickly gets to the heart of the matter, assesses what my root issues are, and gives me actionable perspective . I couldn’t be happier to have him help me.
Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amazingly supportive and understanding. Extremely knowledgeable and noteworthy expertise. 10/10
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks
Barry is very compassionate and responds pretty quickly. Highly recommend him
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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!!
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Barry for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barry is compassionate and a very skilled therapist. I know he's in my corner 24 hours a day.
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
He’s just the best! He’s helped me change a lot in the past almost 3 years.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
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.
Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 years and 2 months
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.
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Barry, is great and has really helped me navigate my grief so far, highly recommend!
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
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
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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!
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
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
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
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.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Barry is very kind and understanding. His listening skills are great! He explains things to me when I don’t understand.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
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!
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barry is amazing. He is kind and understands my concerns
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Gives great advice, extremely confident
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 2 years
Barry seems very wise and is very caring. He checks in with me between sessions and makes me feel supported.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
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
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
He helps me a lot
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great therapist listens and provides valuable feedback
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Barry is very sympathetic and knowledgeable about healthy alternatives and resolutions for conflicts.
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with Barry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion
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.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Barry is very supportive and always available. He goes out of his way to give you time if needed.
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He’s great.
Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Good counseler
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Just started a few weeks ago with Barry but already getting great stuff from
Him!
Written on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
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
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Easy to talk to
Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Barry is very knowledgeable and supportive.
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Barry is very helpful and has been a major reason of my mental health progress.
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Jan 23, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barry is very professional and has a lot of knowledge.
Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
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!
Written on Jan 08, 2021 after therapy with Barry for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barry is a wonderful counselor and helped me navigate some significant challenges in my life. His help was tremendous.
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Barry for 4 months
Berry has been very supportive and helpful. Making me feeling comfortable to open up to him.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Barry for 3 weeks
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.
Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Barry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue
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