Penny Clodfelter, LCSW, LSCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Penny

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or unhappiness and then practice specific skills to change those patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, anger, and many everyday challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and simple practices to help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that supports people who are ambivalent about change - it is commonly used in work with addictions, health behavior changes, and commitment-related concerns.

Penny approaches treatment as a collaborative process and recognizes that finding the right method can take some exploration. She works with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy with Penny is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing sessions to fit alongside work, family, and caregiving responsibilities while maintaining therapeutic continuity.