Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC
Alaska
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Alaska / 115277
- NPI1962809871
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlaska
About
- Anger management skills
- Trauma informed care
- Substance use focus
About Michael
Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with 11 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, and life transitions. He also focuses on concerns such as communication problems, commitment and abandonment issues, infidelity, and veterans' matters.
He spent his career in a range of behavioral health settings. That includes work with Veterans Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient clinics, and psychiatric emergency stabilization. Those roles shaped his practical understanding of how problems show up day to day.
Dr. Vigil uses a person-centered base alongside behavioral approaches. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among other methods. In sessions he tends to blend approaches to match what the client needs.
Cultural background is part of how he frames problems. He has worked with people from many ethnic and cultural communities and pays attention to how beliefs and identity shape feelings and behavior. He combines that perspective with research-backed tools.
His training includes advanced degrees in clinical and counseling psychology and experience with treatments for trauma and substance use. That experience is applied in straightforward ways - teaching skills, practicing new responses, and working through painful memories when needed.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Vigil often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult thoughts while acting in line with what matters. ACT can help with anger by shifting attention from fighting feelings to building chosen responses.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that feed anger and to practice different behaviors. CBT offers concrete steps for reducing reactivity at work or in relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when anger flares.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions can evolve as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow sessions from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, skill practice, and trauma-focused work for remote appointments so clients can continue progress without reshaping their whole schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He helps people who struggle with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and other anger-related concerns listed among his specialties.
What is his therapeutic approach to anger?
He blends person-centered work with behavioral therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, and DBT to teach emotion regulation and alternative responses to anger.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of experience working in multiple behavioral health settings, including Veterans Affairs and substance use treatment.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alaska and practices there.
Does he see people who live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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