Michael (Mike) Wallington draws on four decades of clinical experience to guide people through big life problems.
01About Michael
Michael (Mike) Wallington draws on four decades of clinical experience to guide people through big life problems. He holds an LPCC and works from New Mexico. Mike focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles with direct and practical support.
Mike aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful. He uses clear conversations to identify what’s keeping someone stuck. Then he helps people try new ways of thinking and coping that fit their daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at real changes people can use between meetings. His approach is grounded in respect for each person’s strengths. He listens for the beliefs and emotions that get in the way.
Then he helps people loosen those patterns through talk, skills practice, and mindful attention to emotions and behavior. Mike has worked for many years with people facing addiction, trauma, and intense stress. He also supports those moving through divorce, family conflict, parenting challenges, or major career shifts.
His work often addresses attachment and codependency patterns that affect relationships and self-worth. People who choose him typically want a steady, down-to-earth therapist who explains options and teaches practical tools. He blends cognitive work, mindfulness, client-centered listening, and attachment-focused ideas to match what each person needs.
That mix is used to reduce symptoms, improve communication, and rebuild a clearer sense of purpose.
02Credentials
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CCMH2331 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1154477404 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Michael names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based work looks at how past bonds shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns of closeness and fear, and offers ways to try different responses in relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and help people stay present with difficult emotions.Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your concerns and goals, then suggest which methods to try first. If something feels off, the plan can change; the work is adapted based on what helps you make steady progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs. Video is useful when visual cues and an in-depth conversation matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for quick updates, processing between sessions, or when written reflection feels helpful. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief, intimacy issues, and related relationship and parenting problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a down-to-earth, problem-solving style that combines client-centered listening with practical skill-building and mindfulness practices.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 44 years of professional experience working with people on issues like addiction, family problems, and life transitions.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New Mexico and holds an LPCC as documented in his profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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