Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi, LCPC

Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on stress and anxiety. She draws on 15 years of experience to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that keep them stuck. Her style is collaborative and direct, with clear goals set alongside each person who comes in. Maleka blends practical techniques from several therapeutic approaches. She helps people spot patterns of thinking, try small behavior changes, and practice skills between sessions. Sessions are practical and paced to fit what each person needs in daily life. Her work includes attention to multicultural concerns and challenges tied to obsessions, compulsions, and process addictions such as problematic gambling, exercise, or porn use. She has experience with people who face overlapping mental health and substance-related issues. Maleka aims to meet people where they are without judgment. Maleka frames therapy as a joint effort. She supports people in identifying goals, testing new ways of coping, and building routines that reduce stress. The emphasis is on things you can try now, not only talking about the past. Clients can expect straightforward language and step-by-step skill building. She practices with awareness of cultural background and how it shapes daily life. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice stressful thoughts without getting swept away by them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful when anxiety or worry keeps someone from doing the things they care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety or compulsive behaviors. It often includes practice tasks between sessions to build new habits. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, needs, and preferences. Adjustments are made over time so sessions feel practical and relevant. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, make it easier to keep regular appointments, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you value step-by-step skill work and testing new habits between meetings, these approaches translate well to remote care but be sure to check which session types are available before scheduling.