Dr. Velma Vega-Hughes is 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, to include prescribing medication if appropriate. She utilizes evidence-based practice using a holistic approach to provide healing, wellness and recovery through innovative, person centered and individualized care. The therapeutic services she offers provide a warm, non-biased and nurturing environment for individuals and families to achieve optimal mental health. MIND-BODY-SOUL.

Dr. Hughes is known within her clinic and community as deeply committed and passionate about each and every patient’s journey to recovery. She feels that this journey is patient-driven and feels honored when they invite her to be a part of their journey to renew and restore their mental health. She strives to assure 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, she has a passion for women’s life span health from post-partum to menopause. Dr. Hughes has provided years of community mental health services in the Rio Grande Valley. In addition, Dr. Hughes is licensed to practice in Texas and Arizona.