- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT strategies
- Multicultural concerns
About Malekapukhrajbanu
Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with stress and anxiety and supports people dealing with multicultural concerns, obsessions and compulsions, and process addictions such as problematic pornography use, exercise, or gambling. Maleka communicates in English and does not take international clients.
Maleka favors clear, practical conversation in sessions. She listens for the patterns that keep worries and urges active. She then helps people notice what happens emotionally and behaviorally, and tries interventions that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her approach combines several therapies. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and attachment-related patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports value-driven action when difficult feelings are present.
Maleka also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when they fit the goals. She describes therapy as a collaborative effort where the client’s knowledge about their life guides the work. Sessions emphasize practical skills alongside emotional understanding.
Prior work includes over a decade serving adults with co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns and supporting family members. She frames treatment around clear goals, manageable steps, and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked. To begin, readers should use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to set a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Maleka uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name feelings and attachment-related patterns that affect relationships and daily life. EFT in sessions often focuses on identifying emotional responses and how they shape interactions and coping.She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety or compulsive patterns.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Maleka will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what works for the client. She aims to match methods to each person’s needs and preferences rather than using a single fixed model.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with her during the matching process about practical needs like session length, camera use, and scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress and anxiety and focuses on multicultural concerns, obsessions and compulsions, and process addictions such as problematic porn, exercise, and gambling.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Therapy to address emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults facing mental health and addiction-related challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.
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