Paula Christian-Stallworth, LPC

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, and life transitions. She works with people from diverse backgrounds and pays close attention to each person’s story. Her manner is warm and direct, aiming to make sessions feel like a steady place to sort things out.

She focuses on practical steps like clearer communication and rebuilding self-worth. Paula supports people navigating substance use recovery, domestic violence aftermath, sexual assault healing, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and finding life purpose.

Paula draws on several approaches to shape treatment to each person’s needs. These include client-centered work that follows the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness practices to ease reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help moving toward change.

Her background includes long experience supporting veterans and people from multicultural backgrounds. She blends practical problem solving with attention to meaning and values. Sessions aim to build small skills that add up to steady relief and better choices.

Paula practices in Colorado and holds LPC credentials. She speaks English and does not take international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.

How these approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens deeply, and helps people name what matters most. This approach supports those who need a trusting, respectful space to talk things through.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers clear exercises and small homework steps to change patterns that keep problems going. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. These exercises can reduce reactivity and help with stress, anger, and cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That way sessions focus on what will help most for the client’s situation.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss practical needs and timing with the therapist when you schedule so sessions can be arranged to match daily routines and commitments.