Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Molly Nevens

Molly Nevens, LICSW

Massachusetts

Continue with Molly

LICSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns

  • CBT methods
  • ACT elements
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Molly

Molly Nevens is an MA, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 10 years of clinical experience. She works primarily with adults and adolescents on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and sleep or eating problems. Molly also addresses issues like parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and blended family issues among other complex life stresses.

She listens closely and uses straightforward conversation to clarify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, mood management, and problem solving. Molly blends several evidence-based approaches to fit the person in front of her rather than following a single method.

Her work commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior ideas for managing strong emotions and Motivational Interviewing when moving through change feels difficult. Client-Centered principles guide how she follows a person’s pace and priorities.

Molly aims to help people build skills they can use between sessions. That may include short behavior changes, stress-management strategies, sleep routines, or communication practices for challenging relationships. She discusses progress and adjusts focus as needs shift.

Her approach is direct and practical. People who want clear steps and collaboration around everyday challenges often find this model useful. To begin, the recommended next step is to follow the online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, or life transitions by focusing on practical steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches simple techniques to shift patterns that keep someone stuck. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Molly will discuss symptoms, goals, and daily routines to decide which methods to try first. She adjusts techniques over time and checks in about what is and isn’t helping so the work stays relevant to immediate challenges like parenting demands or blended family tensions.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list explicit formats. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a tight day, avoid travel time, or choose a session that does not require being on camera. Practical benefits include using structured homework between meetings, practicing new communication skills in real time, and returning to short behavior changes that fit everyday life.

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 help with?

Molly works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating issues, and related problems such as parenting strain and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses clear, practical conversation and combines techniques from several approaches to teach coping skills and problem solving.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with adults and adolescents on a range of mood, behavioral, and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

Molly NevensLICSW

Continue with Molly