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Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC
Alaska
Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Substance use focus
- Culturally informed care
About Michael
Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with 11 years of clinical experience. He helps people work through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. He also addresses intimacy issues, family concerns, and problems tied to communication, abandonment, or commitment.
He earned a PhD in clinical-community psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and holds graduate degrees in clinical and counseling psychology. His background includes work in Veteran’s Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization. That range shapes how he sees common problems and practical steps toward change.
In sessions he uses a mix of person-centered listening and behavioral strategies. He focuses on noticing thoughts and habits that get in the way, then testing simple changes people can try between meetings. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to make thinking and behavior more manageable.
He treats adults and adolescents and has experience with people from many cultural backgrounds. That experience informs how he discusses beliefs, values, and the role culture plays in coping and decision making.
Expect focused, skills-based work aimed at real-life problems. Dr. Vigil emphasizes building practical tools for handling anxiety, substance concerns, relationship conflict, and stressors that follow major life events.
How his approach and online sessions work
Dr. Vigil uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take action even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT is useful for managing avoidance, low motivation, and ongoing internal struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress or new challenges appear.
The therapist's original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills between appointments in the settings where they live and work.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines person-centered listening with behavioral strategies. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete changes.
What is his clinical experience?
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 and works from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.