- 35 years experience
- Focus on codependency
- Practical goal setting
About Penny
Penny Clodfelter is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Penny aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.
She helps people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and stress. She also supports concerns around parenting, intimacy, eating issues, anger, and low self-esteem. Codependency and communication problems are among the topics she often addresses in sessions.
In the room, Penny creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with the person to try different responses.
Penny uses evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness tools, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to help clients set goals and practice new skills. Progress is tracked in small, doable steps so change feels real.
Penny is licensed in Missouri and Kansas as an LCSW and LSCSW. She brings long-term clinical experience and a straightforward, compassionate approach. If you are ready to begin, the profile's booking flow will guide the next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online options explained
Many clients find cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. CBT focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions to reduce distress and change routines.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. Those practices can help with anxiety, stress, and staying present during difficult emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together you can decide which methods to emphasize and how to pace changes so they feel doable.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness tools for remote sessions, using simple homework and in-session practice to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Sessions address addictions, relationship and intimacy struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, eating issues, parenting and self-esteem concerns, among others listed in the profile.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to set goals, practice skills, and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Penny has 35 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and is licensed in Missouri and Kansas. The profile lists Kansas as the practice location.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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