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Dr. Michael Vigil

Dr. Michael Vigil

LPC

Alaska

Focused counselor for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alaska / 115277
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Alaska

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    • Strengths based
    • Values centered
    • Behavioral tools

    About Michael

    Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. He practices in Alaska and uses a straightforward, strengths-focused style to help clients make meaningful changes. He works with adults and adolescents and supports people dealing with mood and intimacy concerns as well as life transitions.

    With 11 years of experience in community mental health, college counseling, substance use treatment, Veteran services, and psychiatric emergency settings, he draws on varied clinical work to shape practical care. His background includes doctoral and master’s level degrees in clinical and counseling psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Guam.

    Dr. Vigil centers therapy on the client’s values and existing strengths. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill building, and small steps toward change. He blends person-centered listening with behaviorally focused tools to address problems as they show up in daily life.

    Cultural context is part of his work. He pays attention to how culture, beliefs, and life experiences affect feelings and choices. That perspective guides how he selects interventions and discusses options with clients.

    Common topics he addresses include addiction and substance concerns, post-traumatic stress, communication and relationship challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with separation or divorce. He aims to help people find manageable strategies and realistic next steps toward better functioning.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on people's own reasons for change. It uses guided conversation to strengthen motivation and resolve hesitation, which can help with substance concerns, ambivalence about relationships, and behavior change.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts while clarifying personal values. It helps people commit to actions that match what matters to them and is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers on being heard and understood. The therapist offers empathic listening and reflection to help people make sense of choices and find their own solutions.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

    Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit with busy schedules and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity after life changes. If you want to know which session formats are offered, please confirm current session options before booking.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionInfidelityMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Alaska

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

    What is the therapy style like during sessions?

    Therapy blends person-centered listening with behavioral techniques and values-based work. The focus is on setting clear goals and practicing skills between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He brings 11 years of experience in settings such as Veterans Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    He holds the LPC credential and practices in Alaska.

    Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients supported?

    Yes, international clients are accepted.

    How does payment and cost work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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