Nancy McGraw, LCSW-R

Nancy McGraw is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her work often focuses on restoring day-to-day coping and strengthening self-esteem.

She uses straightforward, conversational sessions to help clients name what feels hardest and try practical steps forward. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Nancy aims to make problem solving feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Nancy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered methods to listen deeply and let the person set the agenda. Solution-focused techniques help identify small, immediate changes that can improve daily life.

She has long experience supporting caregivers, people facing chronic illness or pain, and those approaching end-of-life or caregiving transitions. Veterans and people dealing with workplace stress or questions about life purpose are among the many concerns she has addressed.

Sessions emphasize practical tools for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. Nancy helps people build routines and strategies they can use between sessions. The aim is steady progress toward clearer priorities and better functioning.

Her approach is calm, respectful, and goal-oriented. People who want direct, usable steps alongside empathic listening tend to find this style helpful.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Nancy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the person’s priorities so the work fits each individual.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize CBT skill practice, empathic listening, or short-term solution-focused steps.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be helpful for short check-ins, tracking steps, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and try therapeutic tools in everyday life.