Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir, LCSW, LSCSW
Thoughtful, practical therapy for everyday challenges
Details
| Name | Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LSCSW |
| Based in | Kansas |
| Licensed in | Missouri, Kansas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Icelandic |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Adalheidur
Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir offers a calm, straightforward space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She meets clients where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable. Ally uses everyday language and a warm, collaborative approach to help people talk through their struggles and identify small, steady changes.
Ally is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW and a licensed specialist clinical social worker - LSCSW based in Kansas.
Background and approach
She has five years of experience as a therapist and brings a background in social work to shape how she listens and responds. That background helps her notice strengths and patterns that can be useful in therapy. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy questions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem issues.
She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and identity matters such as LGBT concerns. Sessions tend to focus on practical coping skills alongside reflecting on life stories and patterns. Ally blends narrative-influenced work with client-centered listening and tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
Sessions are collaborative - she helps clients set goals and try strategies that fit their life. Communication is direct and respectful, with room for creativity and adjustment as needs change. Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
She offers services in English and Icelandic and practices from Kansas. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions that match their needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Adalheidur works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Adalheidur among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Adalheidur directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Adalheidur directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Ally Uses Talk, Story, and Skills Online
Ally uses Narrative ideas to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach helps name repeating patterns and opens space to try different meanings or actions when old stories feel stuck. Narrative work can be helpful for identity questions, family of origin issues, and making sense of trauma or big life changes.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the client's priorities and pace. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and partners with the client to set goals that feel relevant. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, appears when practical skill work is useful - identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ally will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as goals shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a full session where visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Ally work with?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Other focus areas include ADHD, bipolar disorder, parenting strain, and caregiver stress.
What is Ally's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining narrative ideas with client-centered listening and practical tools. Sessions often mix talking about life stories with skill-building work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ally has five years of experience as a therapist and a broader background in social work that informs her approach. That background helps her notice strengths and life patterns to build on.
What credentials and location does Ally hold?
She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices from Kansas. The listing shows her licensure as MO LCSW and KS LSCSW.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Icelandic. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Clients can choose the format that works best for them.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on therapist availability. The process is designed to match needs and preferences.
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