Nancy McGraw

Nancy McGraw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) in New York with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, including questions about life purpose.

She helps people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns. She also supports those facing workplace stress, isolation, and mood or panic symptoms. Nancy works with veterans and people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or aging-related issues.

Nancy blends client-centered methods with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means conversations start with what matters most to the individual, then move toward concrete steps to reduce troubling thoughts and behaviors. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable changes that build momentum.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She talks through current problems, helps people name realistic next steps, and practices strategies to manage symptoms between meetings. Many clients concentrate on coping skills, communication patterns, and adjusting to new roles after major life changes.

Her work is straightforward and down-to-earth. People who feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next often look for help clarifying priorities and finding practical ways to move forward. To begin, visitors follow the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session.

Nancy offers services in English and practices in New York as an LCSW-R. International clients are not accepted.

How her approaches guide online work

Nancy integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities so sessions follow what matters most to the client. This approach is useful for people who need a respectful, person-led conversation about life changes and meaning.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. CBT often includes homework exercises to practice new skills between meetings.

Solution-focused therapy is part of her toolkit too. It emphasizes small, concrete steps and short-term goals that build momentum when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one way suits everyone. Expect a conversation about what you want to achieve and a plan that can be adjusted over time.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, conversations that avoid travel time, or sessions that remove commute planning. Licensed professionals can adapt the pace and focus of sessions to match everyday schedules and practical constraints.