Masi Kadzai, LCSW

Masi Kadzai is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions. She also supports those dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and issues around aging and geriatric concerns.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life. She emphasizes clients' strengths and lived knowledge when setting goals.

Masi has six years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW. She has worked with people facing mood disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, impulsivity, isolation, and control issues.

In sessions she helps people practice new skills, notice unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of responding. Conversations are collaborative and goal-oriented, with room for pacing based on what each person needs. She supports people who want coaching-style work as well as more traditional therapeutic change.

To begin, readers are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. International clients may be supported; sessions are conducted in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting focus toward meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can help people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can include skill practice, values work, and short homework tasks to test what helps most.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online. Please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and avoids travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools to make remote work practical and focused on real-life changes.