LPCC

Michael (Mike) Wallington , LPCC

Therapist in New Mexico

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About Michael

Michael (Mike) Wallington frames common life events as experiences that can overwhelm a person’s capacity to cope, often triggering anxiety, depression, or attempts to manage distress through ineffective behaviors such as substance use. Those patterns can erode relationships, interfere with work and daily tasks, and diminish a sense of purpose or satisfaction in life. He uses Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, client-centered, and mindfulness-based methods to help identify and work through the emotions and beliefs that create blocks to healing.

Wallington offers a nurturing, non-judgmental approach that supports a holistic path to recovery and well-being. His work focuses on helping people rediscover inner resources and strengths so they can restore balance, meet life’s demands more effectively, and move toward greater harmony. The therapeutic process emphasizes practical change alongside emotional processing to promote sustainable improvements in functioning and quality of life.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment in which a person’s own insights and strengths are prioritized; it helps with issues like self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions by supporting personal growth at the client’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to substance use. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills, which can reduce reactivity to strong emotions and support coping with trauma, anger, or ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques are revisited as progress unfolds so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists offers flexibility and accessibility by making it possible to meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options support scheduling around work, family, or geographic constraints and can help maintain continuity of care during life changes or while working across time zones.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michael (Mike) Wallington have?

Michael (Mike) Wallington has 44 years of experience.

Is Michael (Mike) Wallington a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are NM LPCC CCMH2331.

In which languages does Michael (Mike) Wallington provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Michael (Mike) Wallington located?

Michael (Mike) Wallington is located in New Mexico.

How can I work with Michael (Mike) Wallington as my therapist?

Work with Michael (Mike) Wallington can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michael (Mike) Wallington work with international clients?

Yes, Michael (Mike) Wallington works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michael (Mike) Wallington cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

44+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English

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