Therapist profile
William Margraf, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Relationships and self esteem
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 074355
- NPI
- 1699613737
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Relationship patterns
- People-pleasing habits
- Meaning and values
About William
William Margraf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and the stresses that come with major life changes. His profile also notes work related to LGBT concerns and codependency among other areas.
William uses a strengths-focused approach that looks at how a person has coped so far and what resources they bring. Sessions are collaborative conversations that aim to clarify values, rebuild a sense of self, and identify concrete steps for change. He draws on his interest in Franciscan spirituality to support meaning-making when clients want that perspective.
In practical terms, he prioritizes gradual, sustainable change rather than quick fixes. He helps people name patterns like people-pleasing or losing themselves in relationships and then practices realistic alternatives. Work may include examining family of origin influences, communication habits, and ways to respond to guilt or shame.
William has also focused on aging and geriatric concerns, HIV/AIDS related issues, fatherhood challenges, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation. He has written and spoken publicly on LGBTQ+ topics and anti-racism related to community belonging and care.
He earned a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. The LCSW credential is listed for New York. To start, readers are asked to use the site’s matching flow to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
William draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on strengths and behavioral changes. A strengths-based method maps what has worked for a person before and builds on those assets to address patterns like people-pleasing or withdrawal. This helps with relationship habits and low self-esteem by pointing to practical, repeatable steps.He also uses approaches that concentrate on behavior and values to create small experiments in daily life. These techniques break larger goals into doable actions, such as practicing a brief boundary statement or a short communication exercise. That kind of work often helps with depression, isolation, and coping with life changes because it focuses on what can be tried between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which techniques best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a shared process and may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biographical notes, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help keep momentum while juggling responsibilities and that practical exercises can be adapted to daily routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does he help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. He works with people who struggle to say no, put others first, or lose themselves in relationships.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a strengths-focused, collaborative style that clarifies values and practices concrete behavioral changes.
How much experience does he have working with these concerns?
He has ten years of clinical experience and a history of public writing and speaking on related topics.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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