Dr. Michael Vigil , LPC

Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical-community psychology. He earned a Master of Science in clinical psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and he has been recognized as an American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow, a professional honor indicating notable contributions to the field. Dr. Vigil brings academic training together with practical skills grounded in research and practice.

Over more than a decade of work in behavioral health, he has practiced in settings that include Veterans Affairs, substance use treatment programs, college counseling centers, community mental health outpatient services, and psychiatric emergency stabilization. He works with adolescents, adults across the lifespan, and couples, applying interventions learned in diverse clinical environments.

Dr. Vigil emphasizes the role of culture and context in shaping thoughts, feelings, and behavior and integrates that understanding with research-based treatments. His approach is assimilative - blending person-centered values with behavioral strategies - and it leans on a strength-based model that builds on each person’s internal resources to manage challenges. He holds formal training in evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT SUD), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which inform his clinical work and treatment planning.