William Margraf

William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people facing relationship stress, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. He also provides care around LGBT concerns and supports people navigating divorce and separation. He writes and speaks about topics tied to faith, community, and inclusion, and brings those perspectives into his work when they are helpful to clients.

His style centers on collaboration and using a person’s strengths. He treats therapy as a shared process of discovery. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and rebuilding a sense of agency in day-to-day life.

William draws on a long history of community work and clinical practice to guide the work. He holds a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. He emphasizes imagination and meaning as part of healing, and he looks for ways clients can apply new insights in ordinary moments.

Over the years he has supported people through many kinds of life transitions and personal reinventions. Therapy often includes talking through family of origin patterns, communication habits, and codependency issues. He aims to help people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to move forward.

His approach is intentional and paced to each person. He encourages realistic goals and small, sustainable changes. People who want a reflective, strengths-focused process may find his way of working a good match.

Evidence-based techniques and online support

William describes his work as informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize strengths and meaning. One common approach he uses helps people identify and build on personal strengths to manage depression, loneliness, and life transitions. This approach focuses on concrete steps and daily practices that make change more achievable. Another approach emphasizes exploring relationship patterns and communication habits to address conflict, codependency, and commitment concerns; it teaches clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life situation. Together they decide which techniques to try, check how those steps feel in practice, and adjust plans as needed so progress fits the client's pace.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let people keep therapy consistent through moves or changes in routine. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to remote sessions so therapy remains focused and practical, while meeting the needs of everyday life.