Michael (Mike) Wallington , LPCC

Michael (Mike) Wallington, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), brings a steady, compassionate approach to helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, and the difficult behaviors that sometimes develop to cope - including substance use. He views emotional pain and unhelpful patterns as disruptions that can erode relationships, work performance, daily functioning, and a sense of meaning, and he focuses on restoring balance so people can move forward with greater stability and purpose.

Drawing on Internal Family Systems work alongside cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and mindfulness-based methods, Wallington helps clients identify and release the emotions and beliefs that get in the way of change. His style is nurturing and non-judgmental, grounded in a humanistic perspective that honors each person’s inner resources. He guides practical skill-building and reflective exploration so individuals can improve relationships, address addiction and trauma, manage anger and grief, and rebuild self-esteem and life effectiveness.

Wallington emphasizes a holistic pathway to healing that integrates emotional, relational, and behavioral work. He supports clients in discovering strengths within themselves, practicing new ways of coping, and applying those gains to everyday life challenges in New Mexico and beyond.

Online Approaches for Healing, Connection, and Change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, giving people space to explore their feelings and values while the therapist supports growth without judgment. It is often helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and repairing relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical skills and structured exercises. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping with addictive behaviors because it teaches tools to shift reactions and build new habits.

Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and sensations, which can reduce rumination and support emotional regulation. It pairs well with other approaches for stress management, trauma recovery, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Wallington works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Online sessions offer practical flexibility, allowing work by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can engage from different locations and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and access licensed professionals across time zones.