William Margraf

William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. He focuses on life purpose concerns such as LGBT issues, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and feelings of emptiness and isolation.

He uses a strengths-based approach that looks at how people have handled life so far and what still gives them meaning. Sessions tend to center on practical conversation and reflection. William draws on his clinical experience and his interest in Franciscan spirituality to help clients notice what matters and where they find inspiration.

His practice is conversational and exploratory. He helps people talk through relationship patterns, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and challenges around divorce or separation. He also works with people affected by HIV/AIDS, hoarding, guilt and shame, and dependent personality dynamics.

William trained with a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University. He has written and spoken publicly on Franciscan spirituality, anti-racism and LGBTQ+ topics. These activities inform his perspective but do not replace practical therapeutic work in sessions.

People who want to start typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

Therapeutic approaches you can expect and online delivery

William describes his work as strengths-focused and exploratory, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns and make practical changes. One common approach emphasizes identifying and building on existing strengths to manage depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. This method helps people recognize what has worked for them and where small changes can make a difference.

Another approach he draws on involves talking through relationship dynamics and communication patterns. This style looks at how people interact, where communication breaks down, and what practical steps can improve connection and reduce conflict. It can be useful for commitment issues, codependency, and family of origin concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. William works with clients to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. He will adjust strategies over time based on what helps and what doesn’t.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by allowing appointments without travel, enabling shorter check-ins, or offering options that suit quieter surroundings. Ask about the available formats during the matching and scheduling steps to find what works best for day-to-day routines.