Penny Clodfelter, LCSW, LSCSW
Licensed in Kansas · 35 years in practice
Penny Clodfelter helps people who are dealing with addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and related concerns.
License and registration
- LSCSW, Kansas
- LSCSW 4672 · expires May 2027
- LCSW, Missouri
- 2004005017 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1609575190 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
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About Penny
Penny Clodfelter helps people who are dealing with addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and related concerns. She welcomes straightforward conversation and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier. Penny holds clinical social work licensure in Missouri and Kansas and brings 35 years of experience to her work.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named. She listens for what matters most to each person and then helps set small, concrete goals.
Background and approach
That can mean practicing new ways to handle stress, changing patterns that feed anxiety or addiction, or working through loss and anger. Penny draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She uses these tools to help people spot unhelpful thinking, try different behaviors, and build routines that support recovery and stability.
The focus is on useful skills more than labels. She also addresses concerns tied to family roles, parenting stresses, attachment and abandonment wounds, caregiving strain, and relationship communication problems. Penny names these areas so they can be worked on directly in session.
She supports people dealing with eating issues, intimacy concerns, and issues around commitment and control. People who choose Penny typically want practical guidance and steady support from an experienced clinician. She encourages gradual change and acknowledges that getting started is often the hardest step.
If someone is ready to try talking through difficult emotions and testing new habits, she can help map a path forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Penny lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Penny names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Practical approaches for online help
CBT, or cognitive behavioral work, helps people notice thoughts that keep them stuck and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns. It breaks problems into manageable pieces and targets habits that can change day to day.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and calm strong emotions. It can help with stress, grief, and urges tied to addiction by building the ability to pause before acting.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean focusing on skill practice one week and values or motivation the next.
Online sessions let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when detailed discussion is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to join on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to check in between meetings or handle shorter, focused steps. These options offer flexibility so therapy can move forward in ways that match a person's schedule and energy.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Penny focus on?
Penny focuses on addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, and related concerns such as parenting, anger, self esteem, and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using goal-oriented methods to help people change patterns and build coping skills while keeping sessions open and nonjudgmental.
What is her professional background?
She brings 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
Penny holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and is licensed in Missouri and Kansas, with practice based in Kansas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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