
Dr. Velma Vega-Hughes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN , PMHNP-, BC
Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
513 E. Jackson Ave, Suite 312, Harlingen, TX 78550
Let's Connect (956) 230-8880

I am a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who utilizes theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge for diagnosing mental illnesses, interpreting data, and facilitating treatment planning, including prescribing medication when needed. I use evidence-based practice using a holistic approach to provide healing, wellness, and recovery through innovative, person-centered, and individualized care. The therapeutic services I offer provide a warm, non-biased, and nurturing environment for individuals and families to achieve optimal mental health. MIND-BODY-SOUL
I strive to ensure a planning process that maximizes and maintains each patient's mental, physical, psycho-social, spiritual and functional status at an optimal level. As a female provider, I focus on women's life span health from adolescents to post-partum and into menopause.
Having personally struggled with post-partum depression and anxiety, I can empathize with my patients. I truly care about my patients and want to make a positive difference in their lives. I carry no shame with my personal struggles and am here to help you get through yours. This is what sets me apart. We are in this together!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email
Dr. Velma Vega-Hughes
now - (956) 230-8880
Let's Connect (956) 230-8880

Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- All Savers
- Ambetter
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CHIP | Children's Program
- Cigna and Evernorth
- GEHA
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Superior HealthPlan
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Email me or call with questions - (956) 230-8880

Dr. Velma Vega-Hughes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
DNP,
APRN ,
PMHNP-,
BC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Texas / AP137316
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Certificate from American Nurses Credentialing Center 2017033572 / 2018
- Certificate from American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists 2019
- Chatham University Pittsburgh , Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Person-Centered
- Supportive Therapy
Location
Primary Location
Email me
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (956) 230-8880

Dr. Velma Vega-Hughes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
DNP,
APRN ,
PMHNP-,
BC
Last Modified: 8 Mar 2023