Barry Wasser , LCSW

Barry Wasser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience working with adults, older adults, and their families. 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; the MSW prepared him for clinical practice with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illness.

He uses a range of therapeutic methods tailored to each person's needs, aiming to establish trusting relationships that support goal setting and practical problem solving. Barry focuses on creating a setting where clients feel comfortable exploring obstacles that interfere with quality of life while working toward both short- and long-term goals.

His professional background includes roles in a mental health homeless shelter and a transitional residence for adults with mental illness, as well as experience leading group therapy and providing mental health case management. Those experiences shaped his attention to the many factors that influence a person's well-being. Barry emphasizes supportive therapeutic partnerships, clear communication, and open-mindedness as central elements of his approach. Each therapy session or family meeting is treated as an opportunity to identify steps that promote sustained personal growth.

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