Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir, LCSW, LSCSW

Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy and welcomes people from a variety of backgrounds. As a social worker with extensive experience supporting children and families, she frames therapeutic work as a partnership in which the client’s own strengths are central to finding creative solutions. Ally has spent many years working with children and families and has dedicated a decade to practicing as a therapist, focusing particularly on youth, adolescents, and family systems affected by trauma. She enjoys working with teenagers, young adults, and parents, and values the one-on-one connection that develops in the therapeutic relationship.

Ally holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW - licensed clinical social work credentials that indicate advanced training and clinical experience in social work. Her background allows her to look at challenges from multiple perspectives and to tailor interventions to the needs of individuals, caregivers, and family units. She emphasizes a respectful, strengths-focused stance, helping clients discover their inner voice and build practical strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Based in Kansas, Ally offers supportive, person-centered care that aims to help people identify goals, develop skills, and move toward healthier patterns at a pace that feels right for them. She values bravery in taking the first step and looks forward to partnering with those seeking change.

Approaches that guide online therapy and flexible care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values drive progress. This approach helps people build confidence, clarify priorities, and explore changes at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for regulation and relationship difficulties.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. Ally works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. The objective is to tailor care rather than force a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow people to access licensed professionals from home or while balancing work, school, and family responsibilities. For many, the convenience of varied session types makes it easier to maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings.