Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC

Alaska · 11 years in practice

Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and grief.

License and registration

LPC, Alaska: 115277 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1962809871 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Michael

Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and grief. He offers direct, practical support for mood problems, trauma, intimacy concerns, anger, and self-esteem.

Dr. Vigil practices in Alaska and speaks English. He trained in clinical-community psychology and counseling psychology and brings 11 years of experience in a range of behavioral health settings.

That work includes Veteran's services, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.

Background and approach

Dr. Vigil uses an approach rooted in client-centered work and behavioral therapies. Sessions focus on identifying current struggles, clarifying what matters to the person, and building steps that fit daily life.

He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential ideas when those perspectives help. He pays attention to cultural background and how beliefs shape feelings and behavior. That understanding guides practical choices about techniques and goals.

He emphasizes strengths people already have and helps apply them to new challenges. Therapy may include emotion regulation skills, values-based planning, and strategies for coping with cravings or trauma reactions. Dr.

Vigil tailors the work to each person's needs and checks progress along the way.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Dr. Vigil draws on existential ideas that help people clarify what matters most and face life transitions with more purpose. Existential work often looks at meaning, choice, and how to move forward when circumstances feel confusing or empty.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions and building a life guided by personal values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress.

Client-centered therapy is another core influence and centers on listening, empathy, and helping a person find their own solutions. That approach supports people who need space to process emotions and arrive at choices that fit them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Treatment changes if something isn’t working and the client’s input guides adjustments.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins, skill reminders, and a way to stay connected between sessions. These options provide flexibility so people can use the approach and format that best suit their needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Vigil address?

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

What is his therapy style like?

His style blends client-centered listening with behavioral strategies and existential themes. Sessions are practical and focus on values, skills, and real-life steps.

What experience does he bring?

He has 11 years of experience in settings such as Veteran services, substance use treatment, college counseling, outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with credentials listed as AK LPC.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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