- LGBT concerns
- Family of origin
- Depression support
About William
William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with ten years of experience. He works with people who face relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, and difficult life changes. He also helps with issues connected to family of origin, fatherhood, aging, and isolation.
He favors a practical, person-centered way of working. Sessions focus on what is happening now, how past family patterns show up, and what steps a person can try between meetings. He uses strengths people already have and looks at values and meaning to guide conversations.
William draws on spiritual perspectives that matter to some clients, including influences from Franciscan thought, when that fits with a person’s beliefs. He balances that with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and attention to daily life needs. He speaks plainly and helps people name recurring roles, expectations, and behaviors that came from their family of origin.
In session he will listen, reflect patterns, and suggest small experiments to change how relationships and moods feel. He also helps people work through practical decisions like separation, caregiving, or navigating fatherhood roles. Meetings aim to increase clarity and direct action rather than only talk.
He trained with a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and also holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University. William practices in New York and conducts work in English.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
William works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a person-centered emphasis. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns from family of origin and how they affect current relationships and moods; that work involves naming roles and trying different behaviors to see what changes. Another approach emphasizes strengths and values, helping people connect actions to what matters most and setting small, practical goals to improve mood and relationships.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll try an approach and adjust it as needed rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow short check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove commute time so meetings are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversation to an online setting to help people address relationship patterns and life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He addresses relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. He also works on issues tied to family of origin and fatherhood.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-centered approach that looks at current behavior and past family patterns. Sessions often focus on clear steps and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work on life transitions and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and practices in New York state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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