Barry is a wonderful person. He listens to you carefully and always prioritizes your opinion. Has great interpersonal skills and life experience so it’s a pleasure talking to him. He finds a way of turning your day around in the best possible way. Highly recommend
Barry Harnick, 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.
- 4.9 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Barry. View 8 reviews
- Great news, Barry is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Top notch. Optimistic about success for the first time in a long time.
More about Barry
- 50 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
I am licensed in Florida with 50 years of professional work experience. I have experience in working with clients clients in many different areas. I started my career working with Substance Abusers (both Alcohol and Drugs). My first professional position was as the Director of a 60 bed residential program for men and women. The first ten years of my career was devoted to all types of addictions. After this point in my career I added to my interests by becoming licensed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Michigan. I have also practiced as an LMFT in Florida. Being trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW and an LMFT has afforded me the options of working with clients who are dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse (many years working at the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs both on the crisis team and at three different Vet Centers working with PTSD and many trauma survivors. I was also a Hospice Social Worker working with clients who were coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Addictions
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Barry Harnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710104781.
- LCSW · Florida · SW4122 · Expires March 2027
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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Barry Harnick
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Barry is a wonderful person. He listens to you carefully and always prioritizes your opinion. Has great interpersonal skills and life experience so it’s a pleasure talking to him. He finds a way of turning your day around in the best possible way. Highly recommend
Top notch. Optimistic about success for the first time in a long time.
Even after just a few sessions with Barry I can already see the light in the distance. I know that everything will be worth it in the end with his help.
Barry is fantastic for me. I’ve been working with him for a while and I really trust him and his opinion matters to me. Grateful to have met him.
Barry is experienced an wise professional in his field. I would recommend him strongly as I got benefit & support from the first three sessions. God bless him & his family.
My therapist Barry is very experienced and knowledgeable. I specially like that he does not need to sugarcoat anything and will talk me straightforward as I prefer.
Very intellectual person with extensive knowledge and experience. Definitely one of the best therapist I've interacted with. I appreciate his honest thoughts when he feels he needs to bring it up. Very happy to have him as my consultant
Great guy
Frequently asked questions
Does Barry Harnick offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Barry Harnick 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 Harnick speak?
Barry Harnick speaks English.
How many years of experience does Barry Harnick have?
Barry Harnick has 50 years of experience.
Where is Barry Harnick licensed to practice?
Barry Harnick is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Barry Harnick accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Barry Harnick accepts 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 Harnick offer?
Barry Harnick offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Barry Harnick?
Barry Harnick 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 Harnick?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.