Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir, LCSW, LSCSW
Strengths-based therapist for youth and families
- Trauma-informed care
- Family and adolescent focus
- Collaborative strengths approach
About Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir
Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy as a licensed clinician - LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker). She views therapy as a partnership, working alongside clients to identify practical strategies for coping with lifes challenges and finding clearer direction. Her social work background supports a multi-perspective outlook that helps her consider family, developmental, and environmental factors in each situation.
Ally specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, and she particularly values working with teenagers, young adults, and parents. She emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, helping people recognize and build on the resources they already possess while developing new skills and solutions. Through one-on-one collaboration she aims to help clients discover their inner voice, address setbacks, and create practical, creative steps forward.
Committed to respect and collaboration, Ally centers the therapeutic relationship as the place where meaningful change can emerge. She encourages those taking the first step toward support to view the process as courageous, and she approaches each partnership with curiosity, empathy, and a focus on actionable growth.
Ally specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, and she particularly values working with teenagers, young adults, and parents. She emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, helping people recognize and build on the resources they already possess while developing new skills and solutions. Through one-on-one collaboration she aims to help clients discover their inner voice, address setbacks, and create practical, creative steps forward.
Committed to respect and collaboration, Ally centers the therapeutic relationship as the place where meaningful change can emerge. She encourages those taking the first step toward support to view the process as courageous, and she approaches each partnership with curiosity, empathy, and a focus on actionable growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir have?
She has 5 years of experience.
Is Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW. License details are MO LCSW 2020016843 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 05484.
In which languages does Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Icelandic.
Where is Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir located?
She is located in Kansas.
How can I work with Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir as my therapist?
You can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir 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 Support
Adalheidur draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening deeply and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel understood and empowered to set their own goals. This approach is especially helpful for people seeking greater self-awareness, confidence, and relational healing.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood, then develop practical skills to change those patterns. CBT is useful for targeted symptom relief and developing actionable coping strategies.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool she incorporates when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or distress tolerance are central concerns. DBT offers clear skills and structured practice to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process - the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration is done together, with adjustments over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to access consistent support amid busy schedules or geographic limits. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing therapists and clients to choose what fits best for progress and day-to-day life.
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