Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir, LCSW, LSCSW

Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps. She presents a calm, straightforward presence and helps clients talk through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-worth. Ally also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, and parenting strain. She uses plain language and a strengths-based stance to make the work feel doable.

Ally approaches therapy as a partnership. She listens for what matters most, then helps build simple, actionable steps people can try between sessions. Her methods draw on Client-Centered ideas to center the client's voice, and she borrows techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach new coping skills. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also show up in practical, task-focused ways.

Ally trained and practices as a licensed clinical social worker. She has five years of experience as a therapist and brings broader social work experience to clinical work. That background shapes how she looks at family patterns, caregiver stress, and blended household challenges. She often helps clients untangle communication problems and attachment concerns.

She works with people who identify as LGBTQ and those navigating kink, BDSM, or alternative sex culture without judgment. Ally can also support those living with chronic illness, body image struggles, codependency, or grief after loss. Her style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and goal oriented.

Sessions are conducted in English and Icelandic. Ally is based in Kansas and holds Missouri LCSW and Kansas LSCSW credentials. To begin, choose the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and in charge of goals. It helps people who need a safe space to sort out feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and routines. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and for building problem-solving habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication during heated moments. It can help with anger, mood swings, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often start by trying one or two tools and then adjusting based on what helps most.

Confirm the session formats Ally currently offers before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce the need to travel. It also lets people try skill practice between sessions in real life and bring those experiences back for discussion.