William Margraf
LCSW offering strengths-based support for life and relationships
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About
William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York who works with individuals navigating relationship challenges, mood concerns, and shifts in life purpose. He emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative approach that invites exploration and imagination as part of the healing process. His practice highlights themes of identity, connection, and the search for meaning within life transitions.
Drawing on formal training that includes a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Master of Divinity from Yale, he blends clinical perspective with long-held interests in Franciscan spirituality. This lens supports attention to values, community, and the role of wonder in personal change without prescribing a single path to growth. He also engages topics such as codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues tied to aging and fatherhood.
William holds an LCSW license in New York and brings ten years of professional experience to his practice. He works with people addressing depression, self esteem concerns, commitment issues, and relational patterns, and he has spoken and written on spirituality, anti racism, and LGBTQ issues. His work seeks to help people find clarity and agency while honoring the answers they carry within themselves.
Drawing on formal training that includes a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Master of Divinity from Yale, he blends clinical perspective with long-held interests in Franciscan spirituality. This lens supports attention to values, community, and the role of wonder in personal change without prescribing a single path to growth. He also engages topics such as codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues tied to aging and fatherhood.
William holds an LCSW license in New York and brings ten years of professional experience to his practice. He works with people addressing depression, self esteem concerns, commitment issues, and relational patterns, and he has spoken and written on spirituality, anti racism, and LGBTQ issues. His work seeks to help people find clarity and agency while honoring the answers they carry within themselves.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 074355
- NPI Number: 1699613737
- License: LCSW (New York)
Remote sessions that emphasize strengths, imagination, and meaning
William structures online work around a strengths-based orientation that helps people identify their resources and build on them. In session he invites curiosity and imaginative practices to explore patterns, broaden perspectives, and create new possibilities for relationships and sense of purpose. This approach is collaborative and paced to match each person’s readiness for change.He also integrates concerns of spiritual meaning into clinical work when clients wish to do so, drawing on his background in Franciscan spirituality to attend to values, community, and sources of inspiration. That integration is offered as one element among others and is adapted to each person’s preferences and goals.
Online appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats support ongoing collaboration for people managing depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or questions of identity. Prospective clients in New York can discuss which communication method fits their needs during an initial match.
What is William Margraf’s clinical background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of professional experience and additional training in social work and divinity studies.
What are his formal credentials?
William holds an LCSW and is licensed in New York. His license number is NY LCSW 074355.
Which languages does he use in therapy?
All clinical work is provided in English.
Where is his practice located?
He practices in New York.
How can people work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect and continue collaborative work.
Does he accept international clients?
This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with him?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the intake and matching process.