Nancy McGraw, LCSW-R

Nancy McGraw is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in New York. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and grief. Her goal is to help clients find meaning and build resilience during difficult life changes.

She has long experience supporting people who are caregivers, veterans, and those with chronic health conditions or workplace stress. Nancy focuses on practical coping skills and emotional rebuilding rather than quick fixes. She listens closely and tailors work to each person's situation.

Nancy uses person-centered care to make the therapy space feel respectful and collaborative. That means she follows the client's priorities and supports them in naming what matters most. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and develop clearer coping steps.

Solution-focused methods help keep sessions goal-oriented and time efficient when clients want specific changes. Nancy blends these approaches so clients leave with tools they can use day to day. She pays particular attention to issues tied to aging, chronic illness, caregiving, and end-of-life concerns.

Nancy aims to help people manage compassion fatigue and feelings of isolation as well as more typical mood concerns like panic attacks or postpartum depression. Her style is steady, practical, and kind, helping people move from feeling stuck to feeling more capable and purposeful.

How Nancy’s approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist asks what matters most and then supports the client's own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear, practical skills to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and helps people move toward specific outcomes they want.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nancy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and pace. She often blends approaches so sessions feel tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. Some people prefer shorter focused sessions for brief problem-solving, while others choose more traditional-length sessions for deeper processing. Confirm the available formats when you sign up so you can pick what best fits your routine and goals.