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Adam MacKenzie

Practical therapy for anxiety and life transitions

ID Psychologist 1171360, ND Psychologist 642 North Dakota

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Adam

Adam MacKenzie blends evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, collaborative stance to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Adam draws on six years of psychotherapy training alongside his licensure in North Dakota, holding the credentials ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical strategies to bolster motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing challenges like social anxiety, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame. Clients can expect an approach that balances structured methods and emotional exploration.

Adam integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside emotionally focused and existential perspectives to tailor work to each person’s needs. He pays attention to relational themes such as attachment, commitment, and control while also addressing concerns related to life purpose, forgiveness, personality issues, and men's and veteran-related topics.

Adam aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where people can name difficult emotions and take steps toward meaningful change.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Adam frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping. He also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes noticing difficult emotions, clarifying values, and taking committed action that aligns with what matters to the client. These approaches are practical for stress, motivation, self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes, while emotionally focused ideas can help address attachment and relational patterns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Adam works with each person to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting direction as work unfolds so clients can try strategies and see what fits best.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain consistency around busy schedules or geographic distance. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured CBT and ACT techniques, process emotions, and support behavior change while accommodating different communication styles and timing needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adam commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on issues such as attachment, commitment, control, and loneliness.
What is Adam's therapeutic style like?
His style blends structured, skills-based approaches with emotional exploration to help clients build practical coping strategies while examining deeper personal themes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Adam has six years of psychotherapy training experience and one year of licensed clinical work in addition to his training background.
What are Adam's credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed in North Dakota with the credentials ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642 and practices from North Dakota.
Can I work with Adam if I'm outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available with Adam?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommitment issuesControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

North Dakota, Idaho

Languages

English