- Person-centered care
- Practical coping tools
- Work and wellbeing focus
About Nancy
Nancy McGraw is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Her work centers on supporting individuals to regain balance and find practical ways forward.
She often works with people dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, and concerns that come with aging. Veterans and those facing workplace challenges are also noted areas she addresses. Nancy aims to help clients rebuild emotional strength and clarify what matters most to them.
Nancy uses a person-centered style that puts the client's perspective first. She listens for what feels most urgent and then helps people try concrete strategies that fit their life. This might include testing small behavior changes or shifting unhelpful thought patterns.
How Nancy's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. It helps people feel heard and make their own choices about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what works now to move someone toward their goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nancy will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work and caregiving, keeping appointments during busy weeks, and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on making therapy workable within everyday life rather than on a single rigid method.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nancy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and issues related to aging.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Nancy practices a collaborative, person-centered approach and uses practical methods. She focuses on listening first and then helps clients try workable strategies they can use day to day.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with diverse populations and complex life transitions. Her background includes supporting veterans, caregivers, and people with workplace or health-related challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with Nancy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.