Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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6 Endorsed

100 Churchill Court, Suite 106, Woodstock, GA 30188

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Are you a high school, college, or professional athlete with anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, or mental blocks/Slumps that are affecting your performance and daily life? Are you exhausted by the pressure to be perfect, wondering what life would be like with less stress and more balance? The pressure to juggle sports, school, relationships, and personal life is overwhelming, and it can leave you feeling drained. You're not alone. Let's work together to help you find your confidence, manage stress, and perform your best on and off the field.

I specialize in helping athletes manage the mental and emotional challenges of high performance. I offer tailored strategies to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and build resilience. Through EMDR and other techniques, we can work together to address performance blocks, past trauma, and stress, helping you thrive both inside and outside your sport.

As a former college Div 1 athlete I understand the unique pressures and demands athletes face both mentally and physically. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in different level and sports. I strive to support athletes in their journey to peak performance and would love to help you or your child. Reach out for more info.

Call or Email Alma Gardarsdottir now for a free 15 minute consultation - (678) 750-1893

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Therasports Counseling LLC

100 Churchill Court

Suite 106

Woodstock, GA 30188 map

(678) 750-1893

I offer Telehealth therapy in GA, SC, and Indiana. I offer in person session for clients residing in GA. My office is located in Woodstock.

I specialize in Sports Performance, Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse

$165 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (678) 750-1893

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Therasports Counseling LLC

100 Churchill Court

Suite 106

Woodstock, GA 30188 map

(678) 750-1893

I offer Telehealth therapy in GA, SC, and Indiana. I offer in person session for clients residing in GA. My office is located in Woodstock.

I specialize in Sports Performance, Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse

$165 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $165
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I am out of network with insurance, but I can provide Superbills with the diagnosis code and service code needed for you to file for out-of-network benefits. You can also use HSA cards for payments. Bi-weekly appointments are also available to balance out cost and busy schedules.

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / CSW007065 Alma Gardarsdottir

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 9 years

Attended Kennesaw State University, MSW, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

License: South Carolina Telehealth Provider TLS 728 CP / 2024

Certificate from EMDR Certified ( EMDRIA) EMDR Certified / 2022

Licensed in GA, Indiana, and in SC as a Telehealth provider. I have extensive clinical training in trauma and grief. I worked with children and adults for 9 years in the field of Trauma. I am Certified in TF-CBT and EMDRIA trained and EMDR Certified. Also trained in Flash Technique and EMDR 2.0.

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Sports Performance
Trauma and PTSD
Sexual Abuse

Expertise

Athlete Mental Health
Bisexual
Child
Child sexual abuse and trauma
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
First Responders
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Women's Issues

I help athletes work through mental blocks, sport injuries, anxiety, and trauma, using EMDR. I also work with former athletes working through identity loss and transition away from sports. I also work with non athletes utilizing EMDR to process Trauma such as sexual abuse, medical trauma, traumatic grief and phobias.

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

6 Endorsements

Larisa Hanger

Counselor, APC, NCC

Her guidance and insight have been invaluable to me! Alma is insightful, empathetic, creativity-filled, compassionate, gentle, and knowledgeable. Her experience as a D1 athlete informs her work, and her use of EMDR with athletes is especially commendable.

Santa L Espinosa Jones

Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS

I have had the pleasure of working alongside with Alma. She is warm, empathetic and caring , compassionate with her clients. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and meets them where they are in their healing process.

Ashlyn Wilkins

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Alma has made a positive impact on our community by using her years of professional experience in EMDR and her own personal experience as a D1 athlete to effectively assist clients with sports performance, mental blocks, and trauma.

Leah M Elliott

LMSW

Alma brings a unique, tailored approach to working with athletes to overcome obstacles, refine their mental game, and reach their full potential. She combines evidenced-based approaches with creative solutions to help them break thought mental barriers.

Paishence Collier

Pre-Licensed Professional, BS

Alma has been doing a great job providing insightful guidance and support as my supervisor. Her patience and encouragement have been meaningful to my growth, and her passion for helping others also is truly inspiring!

Laura Anne Limsang

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW

Alma, is the kindest most genuine person I've met. Her experience has been invaluable to learn from. Her practice is very warm and welcoming as well as her team that she has built have been such as great addition to the community.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Icelandic

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Icelandic

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Trauma Focused

I am certified EMDR therapist and Certified TF-CBT therapist and I use combination of both treatment modules in my practice. With athletes, I use the performance enhancement psychology protocol (EMDR-PEP) which addresses performance anxiety, self defeating beliefs, behavioral inhabitation, and post-traumatic stress. I also use EMDR with Adults who are experiencing grief and loss and trauma.

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (678) 750-1893

Groups

Performance Enhancement Skill Group

Hosted by

Alma Gardarsdottir

Therasports Mental Performance Bootcamp is an EMDR Performance Enhancement workshop that consists of one three hour small group session. Each group will consist of 6-8 athletes, that are high school age. Athletes will learn sport performance enhancement mental skills to help reduce anxiety and stress, as well as increase motivation, confidence, and mental toughness. This workshop is great for any athlete who may be experiencing anxiety on or off the field, and/or an athlete that wants to build mental strength and improve performance on the field. All sports and levels are welcome.

Expertise

Anxiety

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$70-$80

Location

Therasports Counseling LLC

Woodstock, GA 30188

Email Alma Gardarsdottir about this group or call - (678) 750-1893

Athlete Life Transition Support Group

Hosted by

Alma Gardarsdottir

This group is for High School athletes (Juniors & Seniors) who are in the process of applying, committing, or accepting an offer to play sports in College. If you are finding yourself being overwhelmed with the transition to college, this is the group for you. It can be frightening to leave everything you have ever known, your high-school, your sport teams, your home town, your friends, moving away from parents, and having to start completely new at a new school, possibly a new state. In this group you will be able to meet other athletes going through similar situation.

Expertise

Anxiety

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$70-$80

Location

100 Churchill Court

Woodstock, GA 30188

Email Alma Gardarsdottir about this group or call - (678) 750-1893

Location

Primary Location

Therasports Counseling LLC

100 Churchill Court

Suite 106

Woodstock, GA 30188

(678) 750-1893

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I offer Telehealth therapy in GA, SC, and Indiana. I offer in person session for clients residing in GA. My office is located in Woodstock.

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (678) 750-1893

I offer Telehealth therapy in GA, SC, and Indiana. I offer in person session for clients residing in GA. My office is located in Woodstock.

Alma Gardarsdottir

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (678) 750-1893