John Molden, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Georgia

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and career uncertainty.

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Licensed inGeorgia
LicenseCSW004862
NPI 1023458155
Experience18+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About John

John Molden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and career uncertainty. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Molden uses a respectful and compassionate approach that centers each person's needs.

He draws on 18 years of experience as a clinician in Georgia, combining practical skills and listening to create a plan that fits each person.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters now - reducing overwhelm, building coping skills, and finding clearer direction. He adapts conversation and tools to match the client's pace and goals. Molden uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how they shape reactions to stress.

He also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to change unhelpful thinking and behavior when needed. In sessions he balances direct skill teaching with open listening.

That can mean learning emotion regulation strategies, practicing new ways to communicate, or unpacking past hurts that still affect daily life. The work is collaborative and goal-focused. He also helps people dealing with grief, addiction, caregiver stress, life transitions, and issues like guilt, shame, or isolation.

Molden tailors each plan so it fits the real pressures clients face and the life they want to build.

Credentials

LCSW (Georgia): License CSW004862 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1023458155 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches John names

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Online support

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and behavior today; it can help people understand reactions to stress and build safer ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking committed action even when hard emotions appear, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life direction. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by offering empathic listening and support, creating space to work through difficult feelings at a comfortable pace.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try out approaches that fit those goals, and adjust over time. That collaborative method helps match tools and conversation to real-life challenges rather than sticking to a single technique.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving options for different needs. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement is a concern. Chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, coaching-style work, or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to continue work between meetings.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and career concerns, grief, anger, addictions, and compassion fatigue, among other issues.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and practical, mixing listening with skill teaching. Sessions often include emotion regulation, values work, and steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional experience working with clients in a variety of settings and situations.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.

What session formats does he offer online?

He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for meetings.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

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