Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi helps people manage stress and anxiety.
01About Malekapukhrajbanu
Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi helps people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and on process addictions such as problematic porn use, exercise, or gambling. Maleka works with multicultural concerns and brings 15 years of experience to her practice in Illinois.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first and then helps clients set simple, realistic goals. Sessions center on practical tools that can be used between meetings to reduce worry and interrupt unhelpful behaviors.
Background and approach
Maleka draws from several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when they fit a client’s needs. This mix lets her tailor work to each person rather than follow a one-size-fits-all plan.
She identifies her credential as LCPC, which reflects her clinical practice in Illinois. Maleka emphasizes cultural awareness and aims to make therapy relevant to each person’s background and values. People who meet with her typically learn ways to reduce anxiety, change patterns that keep problems going, and clarify what matters most to them.
She views therapy as a team effort and supports clients as they try new strategies and track small changes over time.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180014619 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1033712666 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Malekapukhrajbanu lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Methods Malekapukhrajbanu names
- 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
These are the methods Malekapukhrajbanu names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often include simple exercises to practice noticing thoughts and committing to small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. In remote CBT sessions clients learn practical strategies and homework assignments to try between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, habits, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. That plan can change over time based on what helps the client make steady progress, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and real-time interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins or when written reflection feels useful. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress and anxiety, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and process addictions like problematic porn, exercise, or gambling.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and teaches tools clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns and populations in Illinois.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the credential LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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