Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi

LCPC

Illinois

Practical support for stress and anxiety

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At a glance

Credentials

LCPC

License

LCPC, Illinois / 180014619

NPI

1033712666

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

Illinois

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Multicultural focus
   • Behavioral tools

   About Malekapukhrajbanu

   Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She is straightforward and warm in sessions, and she focuses on practical steps someone can use right away. She tailors the work to each person and pays attention to cultural background and individual values.

   With 15 years of clinical experience, Maleka draws on several therapy approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and build motivation. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other methods as they fit the goals in therapy.

   Maleka has a history of working with adults who face co-occurring mental health and addictive concerns. She has supported people dealing with process addictions such as pornography, exercise, and gambling, as well as those struggling with obsessions, compulsions, and OCD-related patterns. She helps people break unhelpful cycles and build manageable routines.

   Sessions emphasize collaboration. Clients set goals, and Maleka offers tools, practice exercises, and coaching between meetings when that helps. She frames therapy as teamwork aimed at clearer thinking, better behavior, and more satisfying daily life.

   Maleka practices in Illinois and provides services in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit your needs.

2. How these approaches translate to online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. Online sessions can use open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and plan small steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and choose actions that match personal values, which can be practiced between sessions with simple exercises. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding, giving people space to tell their story while the therapist offers empathy and support.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful. That means trying different tools, discussing what works, and adjusting the plan based on the client's goals and preferences.
   
   Before booking, confirm which online session options are available for this therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for check-in meetings during a lunch break. Sessions can focus on skill practice, planning, role-play, and homework that fits daily life, all aimed at making steady progress toward the goals you set together.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, Anxiety

   Additional focus areas

   Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   15+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Maleka commonly address?

   She works with people coping with stress and anxiety and those facing multicultural concerns. Additional focuses include obsessions and compulsions, OCD patterns, and process addictions such as porn, exercise, and gambling.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients set goals, practices skills together, and uses techniques that fit each person's situation.

   What is her clinical experience?

   She has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings with adults and young adults, including people with co-occurring mental health and addictive challenges.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Do you need to know the session formats offered?

   Confirm current session options with the provider before booking, since the biography does not specify formats here.

   How does billing and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to begin therapy?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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