We are a husband-and-wife team from the island of Guam. Over a decade ago, we embarked on a journey to pursue education and experiences to benefit and serve others. We started in Guam, working alongside our CHamoru people in the court system and behavioral health sector. We then moved to Bethel, Alaska, where we spent three years working with Alaska Native People in community mental health. We spent the next seven years in Anchorage, Alaska, attending college and gaining clinical experience in various clinical milieus. The journey continued to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where we worked alongside American Indian People in the Veterans Affairs system. We are now happy to be in Las Vegas, Nevada, and are excited to be an active part of this community!
Provider
Dr. Michael (Mikey) Vigil is originally from Guam. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in clinical-community psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), a Master of Science in clinical psychology from UAA, and a Master of Arts in counseling psychology from the University of Guam (UOG). Dr. Vigil is a published research author for the American Psychological Association (APA) and is an APA Fellow. Dr. Vigil holds professional licenses as a therapist in Alaska and Nevada.
Dr. Vigil has worked alongside people from diverse backgrounds, bringing a unique cultural lens to treatment. He has found that cultural strengths and beliefs can provide a path toward wellness. He worked with Micronesian Islanders in Guam, with Alaska Natives in rural Alaska, and with American Indians in Oklahoma.
He is formally trained in an array of evidence-based psychotherapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization 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).
Dr. Vigil was a department director in one of the first places in the United States to pioneer telehealth services. He spearheaded the installation of telehealth equipment in rural areas to reduce travel burdens on community members, enabling them to receive medical and behavioral health services in the comfort of their homes. Furthermore, Dr. Vigil has over a decade of experience working in numerous behavioral health settings, including Veterans Affairs, substance use treatment, the court system, college counseling, community mental health outpatient treatment, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.
Office Manager
Jennieve Vigil is also from Guam. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA).
Jennieve has over 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Additionally, she has 5 years of experience working as a behavioral health front desk receptionist. Jennieve has worked with diverse populations and prides herself on providing exceptional service to clients.
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