Penny Clodfelter, LCSW, LSCSW

35-year social worker for healing

Addictions and trauma
Relationship and family support
Grief and loss guidance

About Penny Clodfelter

Penny Clodfelter is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience in Missouri and Kansas. She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials, indicating clinical social work licensure in both states, and has spent decades supporting people through complex life challenges. Penny works with individuals facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and a wide range of family and intimacy concerns. She also addresses issues such as eating and parenting struggles, anger and self-esteem problems, attachment and abandonment matters, blended family dynamics, caregiving stress, codependency, and divorce or separation.

Penny prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and safely. Her approach centers on partnering with clients to clarify goals, build coping skills, and explore practical steps toward change. Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she affirms each person for taking that first step and supports them through the early stages of engagement and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Penny Clodfelter have?

Penny Clodfelter has 35 years of professional experience in clinical social work.

Is Penny Clodfelter a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW. License details are MO LCSW 2004005017 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 4672.

In which languages does Penny Clodfelter provide therapy?

Penny 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 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 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that maintain emotional distress. It is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings; it can help reduce rumination, improve emotional regulation, and support recovery from trauma and grief. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people explore their readiness for change and strengthen motivation, making it useful for addictions, lifestyle changes, and commitment-related issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Penny collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps create a tailored plan that feels achievable and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible options that can fit into busy schedules and varied circumstances. Video calls and phone sessions let people engage in real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins as needed. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue therapy consistently, even when in-person visits are not possible.

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