About William
William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. He supports those coping with big life changes and feelings of isolation. He emphasizes practical steps and steady progress so parents and caregivers can read quickly and find next steps.
William’s style is collaborative and strengths-based. He listens for what already works in a person’s life and builds from there.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, workable changes that add up over time rather than quick fixes. He draws on decades of experience working with individuals navigating transitions, identity questions, and family-of-origin concerns. His background includes work on topics such as divorce and separation, codependency, and issues around fatherhood.
He also brings a long-standing interest in aging and geriatric issues and matters related to HIV/AIDS. William trained in social work and spiritual studies and uses that combined perspective to explore meaning and motivation. He encourages imagination and curiosity as tools for change while keeping conversations grounded in day-to-day realities.
Many clients move toward clearer goals and steadier routines under this approach. He practices in New York and conducts therapy in English. William has ten years of documented experience as a clinician and holds the New York LCSW number 074355.
People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.
How therapeutic methods translate online
William uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on strengths and practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying small, achievable goals and building new routines to ease depression and low self-esteem. Another approach centers on exploring relationship patterns and communication habits to improve connections and reduce isolation. These methods aim to make daily life feel more manageable and help people test gentle changes between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then choose or adapt techniques to fit. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan so it feels useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can fit quick check-ins, short reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options let people fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or busy home lives.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English