Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alaska
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, and problems with relationships. He works with adults who are dealing with depression, addiction, grief, and life changes.
His plain goal is to help people feel more steady and in control of their reactions. He draws on a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. Sessions focus on concrete skills like managing strong feelings, improving communication, and coping when things feel overwhelming.
Background and approach
He uses behavioral tools and values-driven strategies to help people take practical steps toward what matters to them. His background includes about 11 years working across behavioral health settings in Alaska and beyond. That work has included substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient care, and crisis stabilization.
Those roles shaped his ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds and varied life challenges. Dr. Vigil emphasizes a person-centered, strength-based approach.
He aims to build on what people already do well while adding methods to reduce distress. Therapy sessions are collaborative and focused on realistic goals people can try between meetings. He also brings training in several evidence-informed therapies.
Those methods are blended as needed rather than used one-size-fits-all. This flexible way of working helps tailor care to individual situations and priorities.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It can help with anger, anxiety, and major life transitions by focusing on meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and testing new, more helpful ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into manageable skills to practice between sessions.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your situation and preferences and blend approaches to fit your goals. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on what helps you make steady progress.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill coaching, or when a quick message helps keep momentum between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and accessibility while focusing on effective, practical strategies.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centered, strength-based approach and combines behavioral tools and values-focused strategies to work on concrete skills and goals.
What professional background does he have?
He has about 11 years of experience in behavioral health settings such as substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as AK LPC, and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
How are therapy sessions delivered?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.