Barry Harnick, LCSW
LCSW with 50 years of experience
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
About Barry Harnick
Barry Harnick is a Florida-licensed therapist with 50 years of professional experience, known for a long career focused on addictions, trauma, grief, and related emotional challenges. He began his work as the director of a 60-bed residential program for men and women, and devoted the first decade of his career to treating alcohol and drug dependence. Over time he broadened his practice to include family and relationship concerns, stress and anxiety, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
He holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also trained and worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) earlier in his career. Those combined trainings have shaped a practice able to address individual, relational, and life-stage difficulties, including work with PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. He spent many years at the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, serving on a crisis team and at three different Vet Centers, where he worked with trauma survivors and veterans facing post-traumatic stress.
Barry has also worked as a hospice social worker, assisting people coping with grief, loss, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts dialogue and treatment plans to the individual's unique needs. He recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through that first step.
He holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also trained and worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) earlier in his career. Those combined trainings have shaped a practice able to address individual, relational, and life-stage difficulties, including work with PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. He spent many years at the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, serving on a crisis team and at three different Vet Centers, where he worked with trauma survivors and veterans facing post-traumatic stress.
Barry has also worked as a hospice social worker, assisting people coping with grief, loss, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts dialogue and treatment plans to the individual's unique needs. He recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through that first step.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barry Harnick have?
Barry Harnick has 50 years of professional experience.
Is Barry Harnick a licensed therapist?
Yes. Barry Harnick holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: FL LCSW SW4122.
In which languages does Barry Harnick provide therapy?
Barry Harnick provides therapy in English.
Where is Barry Harnick located?
Barry Harnick is located in Florida.
How can I work with Barry Harnick as my therapist?
You can work with Barry Harnick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barry Harnick work with international clients?
Yes, Barry Harnick works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barry Harnick cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Barry Harnick uses evidence-informed approaches to help people address specific problems and build coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - it is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems that benefit from practical coping strategies. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and understanding traumatic experiences, offering tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning after trauma or post-traumatic stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and small changes that move a person toward what they want to see different in their life.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barry Harnick works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors an approach or combination of approaches that best fits each person. This collaborative planning helps ensure treatment aligns with the client’s priorities.
Online therapy extends these approaches through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing licensed professionals to meet clients where they are. Remote options can make scheduling easier, support continuity of care during life transitions, and accommodate different communication styles while maintaining professional therapeutic work.