Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving Florida and Illinois.

Services for Teens 16+ and Adults

Your journey, your pace, our support.

At Hope for Healing Counseling, we offer specialized tele-health mental health counseling services in Illinois and Florida, focusing on Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, and Women's Issues with over 20 years of experience.

We seek to understand the unique challenges you face and work collaboratively to foster healing and personal growth. Utilizing the convenience of tele health, we ensure that quality mental health care is accessible no matter where you are located in Illinois or Florida. Our goal is to empower you on your journey toward emotional well-being and resilience.

HIPAA Compliant virtual sessions to ensure your privacy
Insurance Accepted (see insurance page for full details of plans)
Evidenced based treatment tailored to your needs and lifestyle
Education on symptoms, coping skills, and realistic coping strategies that work well for YOUR life
Free 20 minute phone consultation for prospective clients

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Finding a therapist you truly connect with can be a transformative step in your journey toward growth and healing. At Hope for Healing, many individuals come to me after previous therapy experiences that left them feeling stuck, still facing the same challenges without meaningful change. Here, your care is my highest priority — your life, your goals, and your dreams are at the center of everything we do.

To ensure you receive the personalized support you deserve, I maintain a small, intentionally managed caseload. This allows me to offer consistent, individualized care — so you are never just another appointment on the calendar, but a valued person on a meaningful journey.

Whether life has always felt difficult, or you are navigating new and overwhelming challenges, please know that you are not alone — and you don't have to find the way forward on your own. If it feels like you're walking through darkness, Hope for Healing is here to walk alongside you, helping illuminate the path toward the life you envision.

I invite you to call for a free consultation and take the first step toward a brighter, more hopeful future.

I would be honored to be part of your journey.

-Melissa Vega

Owner, Clinical Director, Licensed Professional Counselor