William Margraf, LCSW

William Margraf welcomes visitors with an invitation to explore change, clarity, and greater authenticity in their lives. He frames therapy as a journey clients do not have to navigate alone, offering steady guidance and a collaborative stance that centers the person's own strengths and values.

His practice emphasizes the healing power of imagination and a strengths-based outlook, grounded in the belief that change is possible and often emerges through intentional, collaborative work. He draws on experience working with individuals and communities, serving as an invested support for emotional growth and life transitions. William also brings influences from Franciscan spirituality, using its perspectives to help clients reflect on personal meaning and their role within community life.

Therapeutic work with William uses an integrated lens that attends to natural strengths, how people have managed life's challenges, sources of meaning, and inspirations that sustain them. He approaches goals relationally and practically, helping clients discover answers within themselves through exploration and guided reflection.

William is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York - LCSW indicates a clinical social work license - and holds a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America, a Master of Divinity from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University. He has written and spoken publicly on Franciscan spirituality, anti-racism and the Beloved Community, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

William incorporates strengths-based work that helps clients identify and build on their existing resources and resilience. This approach focuses on what is working well and uses those strengths as a foundation for addressing issues like low self-esteem, depression, and relationship challenges.

He also employs an integrative, evidence-informed approach that draws on practical therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain, coping with life changes, and relational patterns. These methods aim to combine research-backed strategies with the client’s personal values to promote steady progress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is done collaboratively. William works with each person to determine which techniques best align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with William is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and allow access to licensed professionals from varied locations.