Michael (Mike) Wallington

Michael (Mike) Wallington is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 44 years of experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression find clearer ways to cope. Mike often supports those dealing with anger, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what’s happening and take practical next steps.

Mike centers sessions on understanding how difficult feelings show up in daily life. He listens for the thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck, such as substance use or avoidance. He then works collaboratively to test different ways of thinking and acting that reduce distress and improve functioning.

His approach draws from client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. That means sessions focus on realistic problem-solving, building emotional skills, and noticing patterns in relationships. Mike emphasizes simple skills people can use between sessions to manage anger and stress.

He encourages curiosity about how early relationships affect current reactions and decision-making. This can be helpful for people coping with attachment wounds, abandonment, or family-of-origin struggles. Practical tools are paired with reflective discussion so change feels both manageable and meaningful.

Mike works in New Mexico and holds the LPCC credential. Sessions are conducted in English, and he accepts international clients. To start, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How some therapeutic methods fit remote work

Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to notice those patterns and try new responses to anger and relationship stress.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and supporting a person’s own goals. Through guided discussion, the therapist helps people name what matters most and make choices that match their values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete ways to change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and anxiety. In remote sessions, clients practice simple exercises and skill drills between meetings to see real-world effects.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single set of techniques.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. It also supports regular practice of skills between sessions, which many people find useful for managing anger and stress.