Thanks for stopping by to check out my profile. You are taking a big, bold step in hoping to have life make more sense; find ways to be fully and authentically the person you know you are; and gain more clarity and agency in the world around you. It can be daunting, but in my therapeutic practice I will always remind you that this is a journey where you are not alone.
My practice integrates an emphasis on your strengths, a belief that change is possible, and a perspective of how wonder and imagination are powerful healing tools. My experience is informed by working with communities and individuals as a deeply compassionate, invested support in their well being. Besides my clinical experience, I also bring my deep roots in Franciscan spirituality… which emphasizes how you vitally play a powerful and meaningful role in understanding yourself and your community. It is all about a process of becoming. I believe “change” is both liberating and sometimes slow, but the best change is possible because it is collaborative, transformative, and intentional.
For over thirty years, I have specialized in supporting clients through a spectrum of life transitions, new life realities, and becoming the best version of themselves. The collaborative therapeutic work we undertake will find many ways of reaching your personal and relational goals by using an integrated lens of your natural strengths, how you have engaged life's ups and downs, what gives you meaning, and from where you draw inspiration. I believe you have the answers within you and it is our work to find them through exploration and wonder.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work in the State of New York. I hold a degree of 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. I have written and publicly spoken on Franciscan spirituality; anti racism and the Beloved Community; and LGBTQ+ issues.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, 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
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for William Margraf. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have been working with William for about 3 weeks now and it has been a pleasure. First time I have had an empathetic therapist who will focus on certain points to hammer on or learn new skills to help in the moments needed.
Written on Aug 04, 2026 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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Written on Jul 30, 2026 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes