WHY VECC & ASSOCIATES
Care That Meets You Where You Are.
Every person arrives with a different story, different challenges and different strengths.
Vecc & Associates was created to provide a space where people can feel heard, understood and supported without judgment or intimidation.
Our approach combines clinical knowledge with compassion, practical tools and a genuine understanding of the experiences that shape mental health and well-being.
FOUNDER & CLINICAL LEADER
Dr. Michele Vecchione
AUTHOR · PSYCHOTHERAPIST · MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
Dr. Michele Vecchione founded Vecc & Associates to create a practice where people could access honest, informed care in a supportive and compassionate environment.
With a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution/Dispute Analysis from Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Vecchione is a licensed clinical psychotherapist and mental health advocate based in Florida.
Her professional work has focused extensively on mental health, trauma, advocacy and the emotional well-being of individuals and the professionals who support them.
Dr. Vecchione believes meaningful change begins with feeling safe enough to be honest, understood enough to be heard, and supported enough to take the next step.
25+
YEARS OF PRACTICE
2
PUBLISHED BOOKS
1000s
LIVES SUPPORTED
OUR EXPERIENCE
A Practice Built Around Real Life.
Our work recognizes that mental health does not exist in isolation. It is connected to relationships, families, careers, communities and everyday life.
01
Individual Well-Being
Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions and emotional challenges.
02
Relationships& Families
Guidance for couples and families navigating communication, conflict, trust and change.
03
Trauma & Recovery
Compassionate support for individuals processing trauma, abuse and difficult experiences.
04
Professional
Well-Being
Education, support and consulting for professionals, organizations and communities.
THE PEOPLE YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
A Team Built Around Compassionate Care.
Our team brings together clinicians and professionals who share a commitment to thoughtful, compassionate and individualized support.
Dr. Michele Vecchione
FOUNDER · PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Jamie is our virtual assistant focusing on contacting referrals and keeping us organized. Jamie has 5-years of experience in marketing, working with brands in various industries. Her work is critical to helping ensure the Vecc and Associates, LLC can reach as many people as possible.
Katelyn Ballacchino
SW REGISTERED INTERN
Katelyn is a compassionate, trauma-focused therapist who helps teenagers, young adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges in a safe and supportive space. Her approach is centered on understanding your experiences, building healthy coping skills, and helping you feel empowered to create meaningful change.
Michelle Page, LMHC
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Michelle Page is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose approach is grounded in evidence-based clinical practices and enhanced by her certification in Mind-Body Medicine. She blends practical coping tools and strategies with a personalized, supportive space where clients can gain clarity, feel understood, and begin to heal. She works with individuals navigating a wide range of life challenges, emotional concerns, and transitions, recognizing that each person’s experience is unique.
Jamie Mendoza
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Jamie is our virtual assistant focusing on contacting referrals and keeping us organized.
OUR APPROACH
Compassion Without
Intimidation.
01
You Are More Than Your Challenge
Your experiences matter, but they do not define your entire story.
02
Care Should Feel Safe
People deserve a space where they can speak honestly without judgment.
03
Change Starts With Connection
Compassionate support for individuals processing trauma, abuse and difficult experiences.
PURCHASE MY BOOKS
Resources you can keep
Surviving Domestic Abuse
Formal and Informal Supports and Services
A clear, compassionate guide to the systems, services and people that help survivors move forward safely.
The Compassion Conundrum
Strategies for First Responders & Service Providers to Prevent Fatigue
Written for the people who carry others — practical strategies to protect against burnout and compassion fatigue.