Michigan Psychologist Gregory Asgaard Suspended following Conviction for Drunk Driving, Disorderly Person Drunk

January 29, 2026

On March 28, 2024, the Michigan Board of Psychology suspended the license of psychologist Gregory Asgaard for a minimum period of one day due to:

        ·  "…conduct [that] evidences a conduct, practice, or condition that impairs, or may impair, the ability to safely and skillfully practice the health profession….”

·  “…conduct [that] evidences a substance use disorder….”

·  “...conduct [that] evidences a mental or physical inability reasonably related to and adversely affecting Respondent's ability to practice in a safe and competent manner….”

This was the final action which began with an Administrative Complaint filed against Asgaard by the Board of Psychology on June 22, 2021, charging Asgaard with having violated sections of the Public Health Code. (The Board’s document refers to Asgaard as “Respondent.”)

The Administrative Complaint stated: “On August 3, 2018, officers from the Marquette City Police Department (MCPD) had received several calls concerning a vehicle driving recklessly and nearly colliding with other vehicles. After locating the vehicle parked at a residence, MCPD officers found Respondent exiting the vehicle, fumbling with his keys, and holding a bottle of vodka. When approached by MCPD officers, Respondent informed them that he had not been driving the vehicle; however, MCPD officers noticed Respondent exhibiting signs of intoxication. After failing several field sobriety tests, Respondent failed to complete a preliminary breath test (PBT) due to his dismantling of the machine. Respondent was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

“On December 10, 2018, MCPD officers were informed that Respondent had made threatening statements regarding the judge presiding over his upcoming trial for the charges of Operating While Intoxicated. Respondent spoke with MCPD officers at the Marquette Police Department office, and, during the interview, Respondent confirmed that while intoxicated he had threatened to shoot the judge presiding over his trial. Subsequently, an arrest warrant was signed and issued.

“On August 28, 2019, in the 96th District Court, in Marquette, Michigan, Respondent was convicted of "Operating with a High BAC," a misdemeanor not punishable by imprisonment for a term of two years, in case number 19-0909-SD. Respondent was sentenced to 12 months' probation, with terms, and ordered to pay fines and costs.

“On August 28,2019, in resolution of the threats made against the judge presiding in case number 19-0909-SD, in the 96th District Court, in Marquette, Michigan, Respondent was also convicted of "Disorderly Person Drunk," a misdemeanor not punishable by imprisonment for a term of two years, in case number 181960FY. Respondent was sentenced to 12 months' probation, with terms, and ordered to pay fines and costs.

“On March 25, 2020, the Department [of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs] referred Respondent to the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP). Respondent completed an HPRP intake interview and was directed to undergo an evaluation.

“On May 24, 2020, Respondent underwent an evaluation and was diagnosed with ‘Alcohol use disorder, moderate.’ The evaluator recommended treatment monitoring.”

“On June 4, 2020, Respondent was offered a 3-year dual diagnosis monitoring agreement but declined to enter into the monitoring agreement, citing an upcoming move to the country of Thailand.

On July 2, 2020, HPRP closed Respondent's file as non-compliant and subsequently forwarded the matter to the Department.

In addition to declaring Asgaard’s license suspended, the Board’s Consent Order stated that his license “shall be automatically reinstated when the Department [of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs] receives satisfactory evidence from the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) verifying either: (1) that Respondent has entered into a disciplinary non-confidential monitoring agreement and that HPRP has endorsed Respondent as safe to practice, or (2) that HPRP has determined that Respondent does not require monitoring.

The Consent Order also stated that “If Respondent's license remains suspended for more than six months, reinstatement of the license shall not be automatic, and Respondent will have to petition for reinstatement of the license” and that at that time, “Respondent must demonstrate the following by clear and convincing evidence: (1) good moral character; (2) the ability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety; (3) satisfaction of the guidelines on reinstatement adopted by the Department; and (4) that it is in the public interest for the license to be reinstated.

The Consent Order further stated that “Respondent is placed on PROBATION for a minimum period of 1 day, not to exceed 90 days, commencing on the date license is reinstated, provided reinstatement occurs within 6 months. At the conclusion of the minimum 1-day period of probation, Respondent shall be automatically discharged from probation upon the Department's receipt of satisfactory written evidence of Respondent's successful compliance with the terms and conditions of…probation….”

Lastly, the Board fined Asgaard $500.

As of January 29, 2026 (the date this story was posted), the website of the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs showed that status of Asgaard’s psychologist license was still “suspended.”

Source: Consent Order and Stipulation in the Matter of Gregory L. Asgaard, Ph.D., License No. 63-01-014677, Complaint No. 63-20-158535, Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulation, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Board of Psychology, March 28, 2024. and State of Michigan v. Asgaard, cases 2018-181960-FY and 2019-190909SD-SD, Michigan 96th District Court-Marquette.