Masi Kadzai , LCSW

Masi Kadzai is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep disturbances, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and related issues like abandonment, isolation, and multicultural concerns.

She draws on a combination of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor support to each person’s needs. As an LCSW, she brings training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice to help clients build practical skills and identify personal strengths.

Masi approaches therapy with a collaborative mindset, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and a partner in the change process. She focuses on helping people access strengths, develop coping strategies, and move toward more fulfilling daily life. She is accepting new clients and works with people both in Illinois and internationally through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with what matters most. It helps people tolerate difficult thoughts or feelings while building a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that maintain distress, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal difficulties.

Masi works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from these methods rather than prescribing a single path, and she partners with clients to experiment and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Masi offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain consistency in care, while allowing licensed professionals to provide therapeutic support across distances.