John Molden, LCSW, CSW

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, career struggles, and life changes. He practices with patience and respect and aims to create straightforward, practical conversations. He encourages people to take the first step toward a more satisfying life and offers steady support through that work.

With 18 years of experience, John adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. He focuses on building skills people can use between meetings. That can mean working on emotion regulation, clearer thinking patterns, or values-based decision making depending on what someone needs.

John uses a mix of approaches depending on the situation. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered techniques to strengthen relationships and foster a nonjudgmental space.

People reach out to him for a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and depression, including grief, addiction, caregiver stress, men’s issues, and coping after loss or disaster. He can also support those dealing with adoption or foster care questions and life-purpose concerns.

Sessions are explained in simple terms so people know what will happen and what to expect. John is based in Georgia and conducts his work in English. He welcomes conversations about how therapy might fit into each person’s life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will listen to each person’s goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. He treats approach selection as a collaboration and adjusts strategies as progress is tracked and needs change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every visit. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help people practice skills, talk through difficult moments, and plan next steps without requiring major schedule changes.