William Margraf, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 10 years in practice

William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, LGBT-related concerns, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 074355 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1699613737 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About William

William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, LGBT-related concerns, and big life changes. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life feel more manageable. His style centers on strengths and collaboration.

Sessions aim to find what already works for the client and build on those parts. He uses imagination and curiosity to uncover new ways forward rather than only focusing on problems.

Background and approach

William draws on long experience working with diverse communities and individuals. His background includes a Master of Social Work and a Master of Divinity, and he has written and spoken on spirituality, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ topics. That experience influences a compassionate, values-centered way of working.

In sessions he listens for patterns in relationships and family history that shape current struggles. He helps people name what matters to them and try concrete changes that fit their life. Work may cover communication, commitment concerns, codependency, or coping with separation or aging.

Therapy with him tends to be steady and exploratory. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals, not quick fixes. He invites clients to discover their own answers while offering practical tools to try between meetings.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches that guide online therapy sessions

William often uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on strengths and practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns in relationships and communication, helping people try small, concrete changes to improve connection and reduce conflict. Another approach centers on values and meaning, guiding people to clarify what matters most and use those priorities to shape real-life choices. These methods suit concerns such as relationship problems, depression, codependency, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different strategies and checking what helps most over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick support between sessions, and a way to reflect in writing. These options help people keep therapy consistent with busy lives and different schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people dealing with depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include isolation, family problems, and fatherhood issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He works in a collaborative, strengths-based way that uses imagination and curiosity. Sessions emphasize practical steps and exploring personal values to guide change.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience and decades of broader community and spiritual work that inform his approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and is based in New York for his practice.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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