Reverend Barry officially began his work as a Spiritual Counselor and Life Coach after spending twenty years studying behavior and the human condition through his experiences in the entertainment and customer service industries, and the public mental health arena.  Additionally, Rev. Barry holds a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, a ground-breaking university whose holistic approach focuses on a well-developed four line model of healing, which includes working on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.  Rev. Barry recently completed an additional year of graduate training at USM in Consciousness, Health, and Healing focusing on service work and its effects on our health and well-being.

His over twenty years in entertainment includes performing, producing, and casting theater, film and television, as well as writing, hosting, and management positions within the Studio Television industry.  He also has thirteen years experience in the food service industry which includes restaurant management, catering and event planning.  He has worked with the at-risk youth population in Los Angeles, the recovery community, and is currently an adjunct faculty member on the university level. 

Rev. Barry received his ministerial ordination through the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, a non-denominational church located in Los Angeles.  Rev. Barry was specifically ordained into a ministry of service.  As a minister, in addition to his service work, Rev. Barry officiates at weddings, along with doing pre and post-marital spiritual counseling and Home Integration Work. 

 Photo by Andrew Perkins