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John Molden, LCSW, CSW

Straightforward care for stress and trauma

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About John

John Molden meets people where they are and helps them take the next step. He focuses on practical ways to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and rebuild confidence. John speaks plainly and listens closely so someone feeling overwhelmed can be heard and guided.

He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's situation. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and clarifying personal values so daily choices feel more meaningful.

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How John works

John also helps people cope with grief, addiction challenges, career strain, and the long-term effects of trauma. John has worked in the field for 18 years and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and a CSW. He draws on that experience to create practical plans people can try between sessions.

He treats clients with respect and sensitivity and adapts his style to each person's needs. Many clients come with specific pressures like caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, adoption and foster care issues, or feelings of isolation. John responds to these topics with focused conversation and concrete coping strategies rather than abstract theory.

The process begins with a clear plan and goals. Over time sessions may shift toward skill building, emotion regulation, or meaning-focused work depending on progress. John aims for straightforward care that fits real life.

John lists 11 ways of working on the entry:

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What John works with

The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Registers LCSW, CSW
Years in practice 18
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Georgia

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Online support options

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking concrete steps toward them, even when difficult feelings show up. It helps with stress, low motivation, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so it fits the person's needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify which methods feel most useful for the issues at hand.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility around work, caregiving, or travel. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for short check-ins, and messaging fits ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a busy life.

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Common questions

What kinds of concerns does John help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, addiction, grief, anger, depression, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on skills, values, and emotion regulation. He blends evidence-based methods to fit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and community care.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He is listed as LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and John accepts international clients.
In what session formats can someone meet with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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