Legacy Wellness Counseling Services — Honoring the past. Empowering the present. Creating a legacy.

Legacy Wellness Counseling Services

Begin
What we do

Our Approach to Care

Compassionate, individualized counseling rooted in three commitments — to where you've been, where you are, and who you're becoming.

Meet the therapist

Melaya Thomas, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor · Founder of Legacy Wellness Counseling Services

Melaya Thomas, LCPC — therapist and founder of Legacy Wellness Counseling Services
  • License LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Illinois)
  • Training MC, Masters in Counseling — Adler University
  • Experience 3 years

Great to meet you! If you've ever felt like you were struggling — not just because of what's happening inside you, but because of what the world keeps putting on you — then you're in the right place. I work with people navigating identity, ADHD, and late neurodivergent diagnoses, in a space that actually understands the full picture of what you're up against.

My approach to therapy

My approach is person-centered and rooted in Liberation Therapy — meaning our space is collaborative, safe, and recognizes the heaviness daily experiences can have on your well-being. We'll look at the big picture together and use appropriate therapeutic strategies to help you be who you truly want to be. Ultimately, you'll learn solutions and strategies to help you feel confident and equipped to handle everyday life.

What you can expect from me

The first session is all about you — a space dedicated entirely to getting to know who you are and helping you start to feel completely safe. Your very first act of empowerment is choosing how we kick things off: dive right into telling me your story, or use a relaxed set of "getting to know you" questions to guide us. My ultimate goal is that you leave feeling glad you came, and genuinely eager to come back.

About me

I identify as Black / African descent and a woman. Clients describe my style as:

Humorous Affirming Empowering
View full profile & book on Headway
Insurance options

Insurance We Accept

We partner with Headway to handle insurance billing, so your sessions can be covered through these plans.

Aetna
Cigna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Ascension
SmartHealth

Don't see your plan? Reach out — self-pay options are available, and we're glad to help you check your coverage.

Let's connect

Get in Touch

Send a private message, email us directly, or follow along on social. We'll respond within one business day.

Send a Message

Share what's on your mind — up to 1,000 characters.

Please enter your name.
Enter a valid email.
0 / 1000
Please write a message.

Sends a private message to our practice. Please avoid sharing crisis details here — in an emergency call 988 or 911.

Reach Us Directly

melaya@legacywellnesscs.com

Follow along:

In a crisis? Call or text 988, or call 911.

For our clients

Client Portal

Book a consultation in real time — choose an open slot and it syncs straight to our calendar, with an instant confirmation by email.

Book a Consultation

Pick an open time below — your booking confirms instantly and syncs straight to our calendar. Taken times won't appear.