John Molden, LCSW, CSW

John Molden is a licensed social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical skills you can use between meetings. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in how he works with people.

Over 18 years of practice, John has supported people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, depression, and addiction concerns. He also works with issues like career frustration, caregiver stress, and challenges from adoption and foster care.

His approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take action, plus attachment-informed ways to look at how past relationships shape current patterns.

John holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and the Clinical Social Worker designation. He practices in Georgia and offers sessions in English. He accepts international clients and aims to match treatment to practical life needs and goals.

How John Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

John integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include clear goals, practice exercises, and skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or address anger.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters most to them and take committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings arise. ACT can be useful for coping with chronic anxiety, stress, or life transitions.

Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how past relationships affect current patterns and to build healthier ways of relating to others. That work often focuses on emotional awareness and new ways to connect in daily life.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. John will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods based on what is helpful. He aims to match techniques to each person’s situation rather than sticking to a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines.