John Molden, LCSW, CSW

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem. He offers a straightforward, supportive approach that focuses on practical steps toward feeling better. He aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels right for them.

He uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to handle different concerns. Expect conversations that identify what matters most to you and small skills you can try between sessions. He adapts each plan to the person in front of him rather than applying one fixed method.

With 18 years of experience, John draws on tools from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns. He also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and foster self-compassion. He pulls from dialectical behavior therapy when managing intense emotions or overwhelming stress.

John has worked with issues ranging from grief and addiction to career setbacks and burnout. He pays attention to life circumstances like caregiving strain, adoption and foster care concerns, and the long-term effects of prejudice and discrimination. His style is practical, calm, and focused on building daily strategies.

Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Georgia. He welcomes people who want to explore their goals and try new ways of coping, and he will shape therapy around each person’s values and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when thoughts or feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and problem behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. John will talk with each person about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. He works collaboratively so the approach fits the client’s life and priorities rather than sticking to a single method.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins during life transitions. They also let people use shorter phone or video check-ins when a full session is hard to arrange. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for meeting your goals and daily routines.