Michael (Mike) Wallington, LPCC
Experienced counselor helping people manage strong emotions
Book with MichaelWorks with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- New Mexico
- Years in practice
- 44
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael (Mike) Wallington is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico with 44 years of experience. He frames struggles like anger, addiction, anxiety, and depression as natural responses to hard life events. He speaks plainly and focuses on helping people regain balance and day-to-day functioning.
Mike uses a blend of approaches to help people notice what gets in the way and practice different ways of coping. Sessions emphasize simple, practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness, along with a client-centered attitude that follows the person's pace.
Background and approach
He aims to reduce overwhelming feelings so people can think more clearly and make steadier choices. People often come to him when relationships, work, or parenting feel strained. He also works with grief, trauma and abuse, career stress, and intimacy-related issues.
Addictions, compulsive behaviors, and family-of-origin patterns are included among his focus areas. Mike describes his role as supportive and non-judgmental. He helps clients identify blocked emotions and beliefs and works with them to try new strategies.
Sessions are practical and grounded in day-to-day life changes. His background emphasizes long experience and steady clinical practice rather than quick fixes. Mike encourages collaboration, so therapy is guided by each person’s goals and what makes sense for their life.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Michael lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people look at how early relationships shape current reactions and patterns. It focuses on building awareness of connection styles and can be useful for relationship worries, grief, and intimacy-related struggles.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room and prioritizes listening and empathy. That approach creates space for people to set goals at their own pace and often pairs well with skills practice between sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting harmful thoughts and changing unhelpful behavior through small experiments and skill building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger-related patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process may include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on how it feels and what helps.
Online therapy with video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers voice only, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with issues such as addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and stress-related problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is nurturing and non-judgmental. He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 44 years of professional experience as a counselor to his clinical work in New Mexico.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPCC, listed as NM LPCC, and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.