Hello! I’m Dr. Muneet Kaur Malhi, and I’m so glad you’re here!

✻ Bio: As a Punjabi Sikh Canadian currently residing in the United States, I bring a rich personal understanding of cultural complexities and the nuances of bicultural identity. I am a cisgender woman and heterosexual, and I am deeply aware of how the intersectionality of my own identities—and those of my clients—shapes the therapeutic experience. My practice is grounded in cultural humility and an anti-oppressive framework, allowing me to approach each client with curiosity, respect, and a commitment to empowerment and communal healing.

✻ Can Provide Therapy In: IL and all 42 states across the United States via PSYPACT as well as the District of Columbia. Please note the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of tele-psychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.

✻ Specialities: I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with individuals across the lifespan through individual, family, and group therapy. I have a particular passion for supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate significant life transitions and develop their sense of identity. My clinical expertise includes helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and the lasting impacts of childhood trauma.

✻ Therapy Style: My therapeutic approach is rooted in Systems Theory, which acknowledges that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are deeply influenced by the social environments and systems we inhabit. In therapy, I collaborate with clients to explore the various systems they interact with and to understand how these influence their sense of self. To support authentic change, I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients identify their core values and cultivate psychological flexibility. I explore themes such as bicultural straddling and enculturation, recognizing how conflicting values can impact wellbeing. Additionally, I integrate traditional healing practices when appropriate, offering a decolonized approach to therapy that honors diverse cultural frameworks alongside Western psychological methods. Central to my practice is the encouragement of intentionality and living fully in the present moment.

✻ Fun Fact: Currently based in Chicago’s West Loop, I enjoy exploring the city’s culinary scene with my partner, reading fantasy romance novels, and spending time with our dog, Jatt. When I need a little comfort, I often turn to binge-watching Twilight or classic 2000s Shah Rukh Khan movies.

✻ License #: IL: 071.022234; IA: 130667; PsyPACT: 23344