My name is Maleka Qureshi, and I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses of mental illness and substance-related disorders, and various mental health issues. I offer culturally and linguistically appropriate services in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati. My therapeutic approach combines different psychotherapy techniques to help clients address negative thoughts and past patterns, empowering them to focus on the present and achieve their goals. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I am dedicated to helping clients find fulfillment and balance in their lives.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The initial session is essential for both of us, and I like to think of it as a "meet and greet" where we can familiarize ourselves with one another. This session will be 60 minutes long, and you are welcome to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have about the therapy process. I view therapy as a collaborative effort, and together, we will strive to reach your goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Maleka is a highly recommended therapist known for her kindness, patience, and ability to create a comfortable environment for her clients. Many appreciate her calming presence and non-judgmental approach, which helps them feel at ease discussing their issues. Clients commend her for taking the time to understand their situations, providing valuable perspectives, and offering effective tools that facilitate healing and personal growth. Her straightforward yet compassionate style, along with engaging activities like relevant homework and parable games, makes sessions both impactful and enjoyable. Maleka listens attentively without interruption, ensuring that clients feel heard and valued. Those who have worked with her report significant progress in their journeys, often crediting her with providing unmatched support and guidance that leaves a lasting positive impact.
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6904 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that targets the underlying thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors contributing to various symptoms, particularly anxiety. CBT helps clients recognize and challenge irrational thoughts, develop balanced thinking patterns, and create effective coping strategies. This empowering therapy enables clients to make meaningful changes in their lives, enhancing resilience and promoting personal growth. Research indicates that over 60% of individuals experience significant improvement in anxiety symptoms after 12-20 sessions of CBT, and the tools learned during therapy have lasting benefits. I find it incredibly rewarding to see clients develop healthier coping strategies and achieve real-life improvements.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services through Culturally Sensitive Therapy, which recognizes and respects the diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds of clients. This approach involves understanding how a client’s cultural identity impacts their mental health, experiences, and treatment needs. By creating a safe and inclusive environment, I adapt techniques and interventions to align with clients' cultural values, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and a willingness to learn about their cultural context. Integrating these cultural considerations into the therapeutic process enhances treatment effectiveness and fosters a stronger therapeutic alliance, ultimately leading to better outcomes for clients from diverse backgrounds.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services through Culturally Sensitive Therapy, which recognizes and respects the diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds of clients. This approach involves understanding how a client’s cultural identity impacts their mental health, experiences, and treatment needs. By creating a safe and inclusive environment, I adapt techniques and interventions to align with clients' cultural values, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and a willingness to learn about their cultural context. Integrating these cultural considerations into the therapeutic process enhances treatment effectiveness and fosters a stronger therapeutic alliance, ultimately leading to better outcomes for clients from diverse backgrounds.