Meet Barry
(he, him, his)
Barry Elliott is a licensed certified social worker with nearly two decades of experience. His approach to therapy is client-centered with a focus on self-discovery. Through his genuine positive regard for his clients, they are empowered to build healthy self-reliance and enhance their self-esteem as they work toward life goals. He views his role in working with clients as similar to that of a mirror, aspiring to go beneath the surface in reflecting the person’s thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. Barry co-navigates alongside clients as they learn to rebuild, grow, support and sustain, a true acceptance of self.
Barry is a Deaf therapist fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). His pronouns are he/him/his.
EXPERIENCE
Barry’s background in working as a school counselor, supervisor of social work interns, home-visit educator, and clinician have given him a unique perspective on providing mental health services across various settings. He has extensive experience working with individuals, families, pre-teens, teens, adults, and couples.
EDUCATION
Barry’s areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ identities, childhood trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders. In addition to person-centered therapy, Barry incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatments in his work with clients. Barry’s experience working with clients and students within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum since the late 1990s has given him unique insight into the interplay of society’s “catching up” with the generations while providing the sensitive, invaluable clinical support his clients need.
AWARD
- Master’s of Science degree in Social Work (2001) Gallaudet University, District of Columbia
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management (1994) Gallaudet University, District of Columbia
- G. Arlene Gavin Award, Outstanding Professionalism and Commitment to Social Justice (2001), MSW Program at Gallaudet University
