Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC
LPC in Alaska - Relationships and Addictions
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- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Michael
Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alaska with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also pays attention to abandonment, commitment and communication problems, separation and divorce, substance use, infidelity, men's issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
He trained at the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Guam, earning a PhD in clinical-community psychology as well as masters degrees in clinical and counseling psychology. His background includes work in Veterans Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient services, and psychiatric emergency stabilization. That mix informs how he sees common problems in everyday life.
In sessions he uses a blend of person-centered work and behavioral approaches. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are part of his way to help manage strong emotions and reactions.
Dr. Vigil emphasizes clients' strengths and cultural context when planning care. He integrates research-based methods with attention to a person's beliefs and background. The result is practical work on communication, coping, relationship patterns, and substance-related problems.
For someone juggling parenting, a troubled partnership, or a heavy load at home, his approach aims to make daily problems more manageable. He works with people across the lifespan and with a variety of life circumstances to address pressing concerns and plan next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action. It helps when worry or shame keep someone stuck and when the goal is to act in line with personal values despite difficulty.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It includes practical exercises that change unhelpful thinking patterns and build different habits for handling stress, mood problems, and relationship problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. These skills are useful when strong emotions or conflict disrupt daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different models to address parenting stress, relationship tension, or substance-related concerns.
The profile does not list which online session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to work over distance so progress can continue between sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses an assimilative orientation that blends person-centered work with behavioral therapies such as CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
What is his clinical background?
He has 11 years of experience across Veterans Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alaska.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
He accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.