- Strength-based approach
- Research-informed methods
- Works on self esteem
About Michael
Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and difficulties with self esteem. He works with clients facing relationship strain, grief, trauma, mood changes, and big life transitions. Dr. Vigil practices in Alaska and offers services in English, including to international clients when appropriate.
He trained in clinical and counseling psychology and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical-community psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and two master’s degrees. Over 11 years he has worked in settings such as Veteran’s Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community mental health outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.
In sessions he takes a person-centered, strength-based approach. That means he starts from what each person already has and builds on those strengths to tackle problems. He combines that outlook with behavioral strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns and reach practical goals.
Dr. Vigil draws on several research-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He also uses trauma-focused methods when relevant to help people process past events and reduce their ongoing impact.
People can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations that aim to improve coping and daily functioning. To begin, clients use the site’s continue button on this profile and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.
He trained in clinical and counseling psychology and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical-community psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and two master’s degrees. Over 11 years he has worked in settings such as Veteran’s Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community mental health outpatient care, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.
In sessions he takes a person-centered, strength-based approach. That means he starts from what each person already has and builds on those strengths to tackle problems. He combines that outlook with behavioral strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns and reach practical goals.
Dr. Vigil draws on several research-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He also uses trauma-focused methods when relevant to help people process past events and reduce their ongoing impact.
People can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations that aim to improve coping and daily functioning. To begin, clients use the site’s continue button on this profile and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.