Lindsay M. Vik PhD, LPC is an assistant professor in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling track in the Counselor Education department at the College of Education. Dr. Vik received her PhD in Counselor Education and Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, from Idaho State University. She joined the College of Education in 2022.
Dr. Vik’s research often focuses on adventure-based counseling, both clinical and teaching applications, and how access (or lack thereof) to natural spaces intersects with identity, experiences, and mental health. In addition, Dr. Vik is passionate about culturally responsive relational counseling and improving training approaches for counselors supporting families and relationships. Dr. Vik is interested in professional identity development and supporting counselors-in-training developing sustainable advocacy practices. Dr. Vik has published in the Journal for Creativity in Mental Health, The Family Journal, The Journal of Wellness, and contributed to textbooks focusing on education and counseling practice. Dr. Vik is an active member in the American Counseling Association and has enjoyed engaging in several of the different divisions, as well as attending and presenting at state and national conferences. Dr. Vik has enjoyed working with students as a Chapter Faculty Advisor for our honor society, Chi Sigma Iota, and loves mentoring students in this role. Dr. Vik typically teaches courses in the Marriage, Couple, and Family counseling track and clinical courses such as practicum and internship.
In addition to working clinically and teaching, Dr. Vik can often be found on the trails or paddling with her partner and 2 dogs or at home embroidering while reading a good fantasy book.