Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC
Alaska · 11 years in practice
Dr. Michael Vigil offers calm, direct support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, or depression.
License and registration
- LPC, Alaska
- 115277 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1962809871 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Michael
Dr. Michael Vigil offers calm, direct support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, or depression. He writes and talks in straightforward terms to help people sort through problems and find manageable steps forward.
He is Dr. Michael Vigil, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska and bringing 11 years of experience to his work. He uses short, practical conversations to identify what's causing distress and what helps in daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as handling strong emotions, improving communication, or managing cravings. He also addresses grief, intimacy questions, anger, self-esteem, and major life changes. Dr.
Vigil draws on several therapy approaches to match the person in front of him rather than forcing a single method. He blends client-centered listening with behavioral tools and values-based strategies to make therapy fit real life. EMDR is among the approaches he includes when trauma processing is part of the plan.
His background includes work in veteran care, substance use treatment, college counseling, community mental health, and psychiatric emergency stabilization. That range informs a flexible, practical style that emphasizes coping skills and gradual change. Most sessions are collaborative and paced to the person's comfort.
Dr. Vigil pays attention to cultural identity and how it shapes feelings and choices. People who want clear steps and a calm, strengths-focused guide may find his style a good fit.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Michael names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Vigil commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy so people feel heard and can discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit your goals and comfort level, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. You and the therapist decide together whether to focus on skills training, value-driven goals, trauma processing, or a mix of approaches.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into life. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat can support brief check-ins, and text messaging allows ongoing reflection between meetings. These options provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, varying energy levels, or different communication preferences.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance and alcohol problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and trauma-related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with behavioral and values-based techniques to create practical plans people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working across settings such as veteran care, substance use treatment, college counseling, community mental health, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Alaska.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients.
Which session formats does he use for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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