Penny Clodfelter , LCSW, LSCSW

Penny Clodfelter is a licensed social worker with 35 years of professional experience, licensed in both Missouri and Kansas. She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW - LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LSCSW means Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. Over the course of her career she has worked with people coping with addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss.

She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Penny combines patience with practical guidance to help individuals identify coping strategies and move toward greater understanding. She recognizes that taking the first step to begin therapy takes courage and affirms that decision as an important part of the healing process. Her work is collaborative and focused on what each person needs to feel heard and supported.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Penny draws on evidence-based approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change reactions and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to pay attention to the present moment and to respond to difficult feelings with more awareness and less reactivity - it can help with chronic stress, emotional regulation, and coping after trauma. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore their own motivation for change and build confidence to make lasting shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Penny works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured, supportive work tailored to each client's situation.