- Emotion-focused work
- ACT and CBT tools
- Grief and life changes
About Adam
Adam MacKenzie is an ID Psychologist (ID Psychologist 1171360) and ND Psychologist (ND Psychologist 642) licensed in North Dakota with six years of psychotherapy training experience and one year of licensed practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and the practical strains of life changes. Adam also addresses concerns around attachment, commitment, control, and social anxiety.
In sessions he focuses on clear, straightforward conversation. He listens to what is happening now and how it connects to feelings and patterns. He uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotion and attachment, and he pairs those with practical tools from ACT and CBT when helpful.
Adam aims to break problems into concrete steps. People might work on noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing small behavioral changes, or naming emotions that are hard to put into words. He also helps people reflect on values and motivation to guide decisions.
He has worked with issues related to guilt, shame, isolation, forgiveness, and life purpose. His background includes supporting men and veterans with specific concerns, and he has experience with personality-related difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. If someone is considering therapy, he asks straightforward questions about goals and then suggests approaches that fit those goals. The process emphasizes practical next steps rather than abstract theory.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how those emotions shape patterns of relating. In online sessions this can help people notice attachment needs and strong feelings that drive behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and committed action; it helps people accept difficult thoughts while choosing steps that align with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to lessen unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Adam will discuss goals, preferences, and what felt helpful in past supports. Together the client and therapist decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a mix fits best for the issues being addressed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use methods like emotion-focused conversations, values-based planning, and behavioral exercises without changing the core of the therapeutic work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, commitment, control, and social anxiety.
Which therapeutic approach does he use?
Adam lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He draws on these approaches to address emotions, behavior, and values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of psychotherapy training experience and one year of licensed work in North Dakota. Those combined experiences shape how he works with clients.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642 and is licensed in North Dakota.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Conversations are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where you are located.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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