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John Molden

LCSW, CSW Georgia 18 years of experience

Problem-focused therapy with practical skills

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John Molden
  • Goal oriented
  • Compassionate care
  • Skills driven

About John

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and major life changes. He uses a respectful, compassionate style and works to make the first step toward change feel manageable. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

With 18 years of experience as a LCSW and CSW, he draws on several practical therapy methods. Sessions focus on clear goals, building coping skills, and improving everyday functioning. He helps clients identify what matters to them, reduce painful patterns, and try small changes that add up.

He commonly combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive-behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and support meaningful action. Attachment-based and client-centered approaches guide how he attends to relationship patterns and listens without judgment. Dialectical behavior techniques are used when teaching emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills.

John has worked with people affected by grief, addiction, caregiving strain, and trauma. He also supports those coping with discrimination, life purpose questions, midlife transitions, and seasonal mood shifts. He frames difficult experiences like shame, isolation, and anger as problems to be understood and managed rather than fixed labels.

If someone wants to begin, he asks people to describe current struggles and goals so sessions can focus on what matters most. International clients may be possible; speak with the booking team to confirm options before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match what matters to you. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns often found in depression and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for relationship concerns and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress unfolds, with a focus on learning skills that fit your day-to-day life.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, make it simpler to arrange meetings during a work break, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work and help people practice skills between meetings.

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

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career issues, addictions, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a respectful, compassionate, and practical approach that tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in Georgia.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.

Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?

International clients are accepted; confirm specific arrangements during the booking process.

Which session formats are offered?

Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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