- CBT techniques
- ACT processes
- Mindfulness skills
About Masi
Masi Kadzai is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of practice. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues with motivation and self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and challenges related to attention and mood. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Her approach mixes practical therapies that focus on thoughts, behavior, and present-moment experience. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is part of her work when people want to clarify values and take action in line with what matters to them. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness skills to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and straightforward. Masi encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to build from there. Conversations include real-life exercises and simple practices to try between meetings. The focus is on practical steps rather than theory.
With experience across trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns, she helps people set short-term targets like reducing panic episodes or improving sleep routines. She also supports longer-term work such as building self-esteem and addressing patterns of avoidance. Her style is collaborative, with the client’s priorities shaping each plan.
To begin, a prospective client completes a brief matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match the client’s needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when anxiety or fear is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing out new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance through practical exercises.Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which approach or mix of approaches suits the person’s goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as work progresses so the plan can be adjusted based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can also let clients practice skills in their usual surroundings and bring real-life situations into conversation with the therapist.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, motivation and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns like sleep problems and relationship strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using exercises, behavior experiments, and between-session practice to address specific goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.