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John Molden

Empathetic, experienced social worker using practical therapies

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About John

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, and related life transitions.

Background and approach

With 18 years of practice as an LCSW and CSW in Georgia, he draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person's needs and goals. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working alongside clients to develop practical strategies for change.

He combines evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and attachment-informed approaches, adapting conversations and treatment plans to the individual rather than relying on one fixed method. John frames the first steps toward a more satisfying life as courageous acts and aims to provide steady professional support throughout that process.

His background includes addressing grief, addiction, relationship challenges, caregiver stress, and other concerns that often accompany major life changes.

How cognitive and acceptance-based methods work online

John integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be applied to anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful change, which can help with coping, life transitions, and persistent emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and specific difficulties to decide whether CBT, ACT, attachment-informed interventions, or a combination makes the most sense, and will adjust methods as progress is assessed together.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support continuity during life changes, and allow clients to choose the way of connecting that feels most comfortable and practical for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career challenges, grief, addictions, relationship issues, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and tailored, drawing on methods like CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and DBT to match the client’s needs and preferences.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He brings 18 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and clinical social worker credential holder to his practice.
Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?
He is licensed in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW with licence detail GA LCSW CSW004862.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCancerCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English