Adam MacKenzie, ID Psychologist, ND Psychologist

North Dakota · 6 years in practice

Adam MacKenzie is a psychologist licensed in North Dakota who centers his work on meaning and choice through existential ideas.

License and registration

Psychologist, North Dakota: 642 · expires January 2027
Psychologist, Idaho: 1171360 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1700660958 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Adam

Adam MacKenzie is a psychologist licensed in North Dakota who centers his work on meaning and choice through existential ideas. He blends clear, practical techniques with thoughtful conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life.

With six years of psychotherapy training experience and licensure listed as ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642, he focuses on building an open space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

He aims to reduce shame and isolation while helping clients regain a sense of direction and self-worth. Sessions often look like a mixture of talking, practicing small behavior changes, and examining values. Adam uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside existential themes to help people cope and commit to meaningful action.

He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when emotions or motivation are key concerns. He helps people facing attachment or commitment questions, struggles with control, or feelings of guilt and shame. He also supports those working through loneliness, life-purpose questions, and issues related to being a man or a veteran.

Personality challenges and social anxiety are other areas he addresses. Adam encourages people to take the first step even when it feels daunting. He emphasizes collaboration and practical next steps so therapy feels relevant to daily life.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Adam names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Existential Therapy invites people to look at meaning, choice, and how they want to live. Sessions often involve talking about values, life direction, and the feelings that come with major changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, which helps with anxiety, social fears, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on goals, preferences, and what shows up in sessions. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit a range of schedules and needs. Video calls can mirror a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets someone check in quickly, and messaging supports shorter, flexible touchpoints between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to integrate therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose.

What is his general therapy style?

He combines existential reflection with practical methods such as ACT and CBT, aiming for straightforward conversation and actionable steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of psychotherapy training experience and holds licensure as ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642.

Where is he based and licensed?

He is licensed in North Dakota and lists his credentials as ID Psychologist 1171360 and ND Psychologist 642.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can someone outside the U.S. work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and getting started work?

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