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Molly Nevens

Molly Nevens, LICSW

Massachusetts

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LICSW - Stress and anger support

  • CBT
  • DBT skills
  • Motivational interviewing

About Molly

Molly Nevens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience based in Massachusetts. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, sleep problems, and changes in life circumstances. Molly also supports those facing issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.

Molly listens carefully and helps clients sort through practical problems. She uses straightforward tools for managing mood, reducing stress, and developing coping skills. Conversations focus on concrete steps people can try between sessions. The aim is clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.

Her approach blends several evidence-based styles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns in behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation and tolerating distress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change.

Molly takes a client-centered stance in sessions, meaning she follows each person’s pace and priorities while offering guidance. She and the client decide together which methods to use and what small goals to aim for. Progress is tracked through skill practice and problem-solving.

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic methods fit into online sessions

Molly commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning to live with difficult thoughts while still taking action that matters. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is something to figure out together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. From there she will suggest methods and adjust them as progress is made so the plan fits your needs and schedule.

The profile does not list specific session delivery formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or when travel is difficult. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is tight and makes it possible to practice skills between meetings more readily than with less frequent in-person visits.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsEating disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, sleep issues, parenting concerns, trauma, and related life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and client-centered. She listens, helps set goals, and teaches coping skills to use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Molly has 10 years of clinical experience providing mental health care in Massachusetts.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing from Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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