Michael (Mike) Wallington, LPCC

Michael (Mike) Wallington brings a practical, compassionate approach to therapy built on decades of experience. With 44 years in the field and credentials as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - he works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting concerns, and a wide range of life stressors. He frames distress as a response to difficult life events that can stretch coping capacity, leading to anxiety, depression, or attempts to cope through ineffective behaviors such as substance use. These patterns often affect relationships, work, daily functioning, and a sense of meaning.

Mike integrates multiple therapeutic methods to help remove blocking emotions and beliefs and to restore balance. His work draws on Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral techniques, humanistic and client-centered principles, and mindfulness-based practices. He emphasizes a nurturing, non-judgmental stance and supports a holistic path to healing, inviting each person to access their inner resources for greater harmony, effectiveness, and satisfaction in life.

Practicing in New Mexico, he offers approachable, experienced care for individuals and families navigating change, loss, and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michael (Mike) Wallington draws on several established approaches to help clients work through difficult patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses - it can be helpful for relationship issues, attachment difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and the client’s own capacity for growth - it supports self-esteem, coping with life changes, and building resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mike collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to support progress in a way that feels right for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from New Mexico or abroad, and engage in therapy in ways that match personal comfort and lifestyle.