Dr. Michael Vogel, Ph.D.
(He/Him)
Education & Experience
I have a master's degree in counseling psychology and a Ph.D. in Psychology. I am a retired combat veteran who has personally gone from survivor to success and is intimately knowledgeable about the healing process for those suffering from combat-related injury and trauma. I have also worked extensively in education and therapy with Holocaust Survivors, as well as their children. I am currently doing research in conjunction with the Veterans Administration on Post Traumatic Stress/Complex Trauma in combat veterans.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of CAMFT and the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association. I have two special needs children and have volunteered extensively with local developmental, intellectual, and Autistic groups in the greater Santa Barbara Area. I have also lectured to various service organizations on PTSD. I also devote some of my practice to At Ease International (for treatment of first responders and their families)and The Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara, CA.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Seniors
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Magellan Health
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Blue Card Program Blue Shield of CA