LCSW, LSCSW

Penny Clodfelter , LCSW, LSCSW

Therapist in Kansas

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About Penny

Penny Clodfelter is a seasoned clinical social worker licensed to practice in both Missouri and Kansas with 35 years of professional experience. She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials - clinical social work licenses that reflect advanced training and years of practice working with individuals and families.

Penny has extensive experience supporting people facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the process of grief and loss. She combines practical skills with compassionate listening to help clients develop coping strategies, rebuild connections, and navigate difficult life transitions.

In sessions Penny focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She emphasizes collaboration, helping each person identify goals and options that fit their situation and values. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and Penny honors that willingness to seek help while guiding clients toward meaningful, manageable change.

Clients work with Penny to explore patterns, develop healthier responses to stress, and strengthen relationships with themselves and others. Her steady, respectful approach aims to empower people to move forward from painful experiences and toward clearer, more intentional living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges by teaching practical skills for managing reactions and making behavior changes.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. This approach can help reduce reactivity to stress, improve emotional regulation, and support recovery from trauma and grief by fostering greater self-awareness and balance.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. It can be especially useful for addictions, behavioral change, and situations where commitment to a new path is needed.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Penny works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Penny can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and fit sessions into busy lives while working with a licensed professional who tailors the approach to each client.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Penny Clodfelter have?

Penny Clodfelter has 35 years of professional experience.

Is Penny Clodfelter a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW. Missouri license: LCSW 2004005017. Kansas license: LSCSW 4672.

In which languages does Penny Clodfelter provide therapy?

Penny Clodfelter provides therapy in English.

Where is Penny Clodfelter located?

Penny Clodfelter is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Penny Clodfelter as my therapist?

You can work with Penny Clodfelter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Penny Clodfelter work with international clients?

Penny Clodfelter does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Penny Clodfelter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Missouri

Languages

English

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