Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi, LCPC
Licensed counselor specializing in anxiety and stress
- Stress and anxiety support
- Multicultural care
- Collaborative integrative approach
About Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi
Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi is an Illinois-based Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through stress, anxiety, and related challenges. As an LCPC, she holds a professional license to provide clinical mental health counseling and therapy. She has particular training working with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and with people managing co-occurring mental health and substance-related or addictive disorders.
Her practice emphasizes stress and anxiety while also addressing obsessions and compulsions, process addictions such as problematic porn use, exercise, or gambling, multicultural concerns, family and relationship dynamics, phobias, anger management, and low self-esteem. Maleka has worked with individuals, couples, and families, providing both direct therapy and support to loved ones as they navigate change and recovery.
Maleka integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered approaches to tailor treatment to each person. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort, combining professional skills with the client s own knowledge to identify unhelpful patterns, focus on the present, and pursue meaningful goals. Her work is rooted in cultural responsiveness and a goal of helping people find greater balance and fulfillment in everyday life.
Her practice emphasizes stress and anxiety while also addressing obsessions and compulsions, process addictions such as problematic porn use, exercise, or gambling, multicultural concerns, family and relationship dynamics, phobias, anger management, and low self-esteem. Maleka has worked with individuals, couples, and families, providing both direct therapy and support to loved ones as they navigate change and recovery.
Maleka integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered approaches to tailor treatment to each person. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort, combining professional skills with the client s own knowledge to identify unhelpful patterns, focus on the present, and pursue meaningful goals. Her work is rooted in cultural responsiveness and a goal of helping people find greater balance and fulfillment in everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi have?
Maleka has 15 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - with license number IL LCPC 180014619.
In which languages does Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi as my therapist?
You can work with Maleka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi work with international clients?
No. She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online therapy with Maleka
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that reflect personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that limit daily functioning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and managing compulsive behaviors.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client s lead and creates space for self-directed growth; this approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and working through relationship or cultural concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As a licensed professional, Maleka works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and staying connected from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access different forms of support, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for the individual.
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