John Molden , LCSW, CSW

John Molden is a licensed social worker practicing in Georgia with 18 years of professional experience. He holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (Clinical Social Worker) credentials, and he focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, and career challenges.

He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, cancer-related adjustment, life purpose and midlife concerns, men’s issues, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation or shame. His practice also supports clients dealing with seasonal affective disorder and issues related to prejudice and discrimination.

John approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual’s needs and goals. He offers collaborative care that blends practical strategies with supportive coaching to build coping skills and promote meaningful change. He is accepting new clients and works with international clients in English, offering flexible options to begin therapy and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with John Molden

John commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Attachment-Based ideas to guide his work. ACT helps individuals notice difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and committed actions - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and making meaningful life changes. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive stress reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, grief, and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy provides flexibility to engage by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or connect from different locations. Working with licensed professionals in these formats supports consistency in treatment, allows timely check-ins, and can increase access to ongoing support when life demands change.