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Masi Kadzai, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Masi

Masi Kadzai is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on six years of professional experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, and a range of mood and life-transition concerns.

Background and approach

She approaches care with respect for each person's strengths and lived experience, encouraging clients to build practical skills while exploring values and meaning. Her style blends evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address emotion regulation, coping, and goal-directed change.

Masi emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify what matters to them while offering concrete tools for managing symptoms like panic, sleep disturbances, impulsivity, and compassion fatigue. She aims to make the process approachable and grounded so clients can take steps toward greater balance and self-compassion.

Available to work with clients in English and open to international clients, Masi practices from Illinois and brings a nonjudgmental, strengths-oriented stance to therapy. She frames progress as a gradual, personalized process and supports people through both acute concerns and longer-term growth.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward what matters, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear; it is useful for coping with anxiety, life changes, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms such as depression, panic, and sleep disturbance; it is practical and skill-oriented. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to address intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and symptom patterns and then tailor techniques from these modalities to fit the client's needs. This means methods may be combined and adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls can approximate in-person conversation, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins, skill coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to access consistent care across locations and schedules, allowing clients to practice skills and build momentum from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Masi supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and related mood and life-change concerns.
What is the overall therapeutic style and approach?
The approach combines collaborative, strengths-based care with practical skill building. She uses mindfulness, values exploration, and evidence-based techniques to help clients manage emotions and pursue meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with the licensure detail IL LCSW 149026714 and practices from Illinois.
In which languages and client regions can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients in addition to those in Illinois.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesControl issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English