Michael (Mike) Wallington , LPCC

Michael (Mike) Wallington, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), recognizes that life delivers experiences that can overwhelm coping capacity and produce intense stress. When people respond with depression, anxiety, or substance use, the effects can ripple across relationships, work, daily tasks, and a sense of meaning or satisfaction. Such patterns can leave individuals feeling stuck, depleted, or disconnected from what matters most in their lives.

He draws on a range of therapeutic methods to help remove the emotions and beliefs that block recovery and balance. His work incorporates Internal Family Systems to explore internal parts, cognitive behavioral techniques to reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior, humanistic and client-centered principles that emphasize empathy and the client’s inherent strengths, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness. He brings a nurturing, non-judgmental stance and encourages a holistic view of healing. He believes people possess inner resources that, with guided support, can be mobilized to restore harmony, improve functioning, and promote lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Michael (Mike) Wallington integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness in his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while exploring their own strengths and goals. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness practices cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, supporting coping with difficult feelings and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor an approach that balances skill-building, insight, and compassionate support so progress feels practical and meaningful.

Online therapy with Michael (Mike) Wallington offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow for continuity of care from different locations. The focus remains on effective therapeutic work that fits the client’s life and supports steady movement toward their goals.