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Adam MacKenzie

Adam MacKenzie

ID Psychologist 1171360, ND Psychologist 642

North Dakota

Practical support for stress, motivation, and change

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At a glance

Credentials
ID Psychologist 1171360, ND Psychologist 642
License
Psychologist, North Dakota / 642; Psychologist, Idaho / 1171360
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
North Dakota

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    • Motivation focused
    • Anxiety and grief
    • Values based work

    About Adam

    Adam MacKenzie is a licensed psychologist working in North Dakota. He brings six years of psychotherapy training experience and a year of licensed practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. He focuses on practical steps toward feeling more motivated and confident.

    Adam helps people cope with life changes and the everyday choices that follow loss or uncertainty. He encourages honest conversation about thoughts and feelings in a calm, nonjudgmental way. Sessions aim to make difficult topics easier to name and manage.

    In practice he uses tools from several approaches to match what a person needs. That can include methods that clarify values, challenge unhelpful thinking, and strengthen emotional awareness. He draws on Motivational Interviewing when people want to build drive and follow-through for change.

    He also works with issues tied to relationships and identity, such as attachment concerns, commitment struggles, guilt and shame, and feeling isolated. He has experience addressing matters that affect men and people connected to the Veteran and armed forces community.

    Adam holds the credential ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642 and sees clients in English. He asks people to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and boosting the drive to follow through. It is often useful when someone feels stuck or needs clearer motivation to make decisions.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them, then identify actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and finding direction after life changes.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and works to shift unhelpful habits through practical exercises and new ways of responding. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, and social fears.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try different methods to see what fits a person’s needs and preferences. That teamwork helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and relevant.

    This profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from situations where being on camera may not be ideal. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well over distance while focusing on practical steps and emotional work.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    North Dakota, Idaho

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    He helps people managing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, commitment, control, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, veteran and armed forces issues, personality concerns, self-love, and social anxiety.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    He aims for an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings are talked through plainly. He uses practical methods to build motivation, clarify values, and address unhelpful thinking.

    What is his professional background?

    He has six years of psychotherapy training experience and one year of licensed practice. His work includes helping people increase motivation, confidence, and coping skills after loss or change.

    Where is he licensed and practicing?

    He is licensed in North Dakota and holds the credentials ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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