John Molden, LCSW, CSW

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Georgia. He brings 18 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, or addiction-related concerns. He aims for straightforward conversations that focus on what matters most to each person.

He treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts sessions to individual needs. That means building a plan together and adjusting it as progress is made. Sessions focus on practical skills and real-life choices rather than jargon.

John blends several therapeutic approaches to match a person's goals. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how he builds trust and listens to a person's experience.

Over his career he has helped people navigate trauma and abuse, career challenges, caregiving stress, and substance use concerns, among other issues. He also supports people working through adoption and foster care matters, life-purpose questions, and feelings of isolation or shame.

John works in English and is available to international clients. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin, so he can understand needs and schedule the first session. He encourages questions and collaborative planning from the very first meeting.

Approaches that guide online work and fit

John uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and making clearer life choices. Attachment-Based Therapy informs how he builds a trusting working relationship and helps people understand how past bonds affect current feelings and reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan based on what actually helps.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday life and bring real situations into the conversation for immediate feedback.