John Molden , LCSW, CSW

John Molden is a licensed social worker based in Georgia with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He combines practical coping skills with compassionate support to help clients build confidence, improve self-esteem, and manage career or caregiver stress. John works with a wide range of concerns including anger, depression, compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care issues, substance use challenges, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes a clinical social work credential - and brings a respectful, sensitive approach to every therapeutic relationship. John adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person he sees, focusing on the client as an active partner in setting goals and finding workable strategies.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, he emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients can pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life. He is accepting new clients and is available to work with people both in Georgia and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, while encouraging commitment to personal values and meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and moving through life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed early in life and how they affect current connections; it can support healing from trauma, relationship struggles, and issues around trust and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. John works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most helpful, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits each person's needs and pace.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and lets people access therapy from wherever they are. These options allow John to offer consistent support across time zones and life demands, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in everyday situations.