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Molly Nevens

Molly Nevens, LICSW

Therapist in Massachusetts

Compassionate therapist for practical change

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  • LICSW clinician
  • Collaborative approach
  • Focus on coping skills

About Molly

Molly Nevens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps adults and adolescents work through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and changes that feel overwhelming. She aims to create a calm, non-judgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s not working and start making small, steady changes.

Molly listens closely and helps clients map out practical steps for coping and problem solving. She uses straightforward techniques for managing mood, sleep, and difficult emotions. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.

With ten years of clinical experience, Molly draws on several evidence-based approaches to suit each person’s needs. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Client-Centered methods to keep the work focused and collaborative. When helpful, she adds elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing to address emotional regulation and readiness for change.

Molly supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and chronic stress. She also works with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver strain, body image, and communication problems. Her goal is practical progress rather than labels.

Molly practices in Massachusetts and provides therapy in English. She encourages prospective clients to use the Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first meeting. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Molly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions are guided by the person’s priorities and pace. This approach emphasizes listening and building a respectful, non-judgmental working relationship that supports personal growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Molly will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt techniques to fit their needs. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and how quickly to introduce new skills.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people focus on skills homework between meetings and bring real-life situations directly into sessions for practical problem solving.

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

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Molly help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship concerns, trauma and many life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How would she approach therapy with me?

Work is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize listening, setting clear goals, problem solving, and learning coping skills to use between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Molly?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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