Dr. Michael Vigil, LPC

Dr. Michael Vigil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who combines advanced training and practical experience to support people navigating stress, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, and life transitions. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical-community psychology and a Master of Science in clinical psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of Guam. He is also an American Psychological Association Fellow, a recognition from a major professional organization. Licensed to practice as an LPC in Alaska, he brings 11 years of work across Veteran’s Affairs, substance use treatment, college counseling, community outpatient mental health, and psychiatric emergency stabilization.

Dr. Vigil works with adolescents, adults across the lifespan, and couples, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. He pays close attention to cultural background and how beliefs and values shape behavior, integrating that understanding with research-based treatments. His therapeutic style is assimilative, grounded in person-centered principles and behavioral approaches, and guided by a strength-based perspective that builds on clients’ existing resources.

He is formally trained in a range of evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Moral Reconation Therapy. This training allows him to tailor interventions to each person’s needs while maintaining a collaborative, goal-oriented focus.