Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir , LCSW, LSCSW

Adalheidur (Ally) Dagbjartsdottir is a Kansas-based licensed social worker who brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy. With LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) credentials, she blends clinical training and practical experience to support children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families navigating trauma and related challenges.

Ally centers the therapeutic relationship on partnership, helping clients identify their inner resources and co-create practical strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and other concerns. She has particular experience working with teenagers and families who have trauma histories and enjoys the one-on-one engagement that lets clients explore personal goals and values.

Her practice reflects a social work perspective that considers multiple contexts and strengths, and she uses evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person. Fluent in English and Icelandic, Ally aims to make therapy accessible and responsive to cultural and individual needs. She encourages those taking the first step toward support, offering a steady, compassionate presence as clients work toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and perspectives, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them access their strengths and values. This approach is helpful for people seeking empathetic collaboration and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by teaching concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances and may blend elements from different methods to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage accessibility needs, and maintain continuity of support regardless of location.