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Paula Christian-Stallworth, LPC
Colorado
LPC in Colorado - Addictions and Relationships
See online therapy options- Addictions recovery
- Trauma healing
- CBT and mindfulness
About Paula
Paula Christian-Stallworth is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 27 years of experience based in Colorado. She helps people who are facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, anger, career questions, and life purpose.
Paula uses clear, practical methods to address problems that feel overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and existential ideas to shape straightforward steps clients can try between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work with substance use and process addictions, domestic violence and sexual assault recovery, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also has experience supporting people affected by military service and multicultural stressors. This wide experience informs how she prioritizes immediate safety and steady coping skills while planning longer-term goals.
Paula favors practical communication skills and strategies for blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and common family conflicts. She addresses forgiveness, self-love, and relationship patterns with concrete exercises and role practice. Her work with grief and hospice concerns combines coping tools and space to name difficult feelings.
People who choose Paula tend to want structured, action-oriented sessions that spare jargon. She explains steps in plain language, tracks progress, and revisits plans as issues change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Paula Uses Structured Approaches Online
Paula incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT work typically involves identifying specific thoughts that lead to distress, testing those thoughts in real life, and trying new coping responses to see what helps. Client-centered therapy is used alongside CBT to prioritize the client's perspective and goals, allowing sessions to follow what matters most in the moment.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach attention skills and reduce reactivity. These practices are short, repeatable exercises clients can use during the week to manage stress and anxiety. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process; Paula will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences.r>
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it fits into daily life more easily - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or make it simpler to maintain continuity across moves. Discuss practical scheduling and format preferences during the initial matching questionnaire and first appointment to set up sessions that match availability and goals.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, and career concerns among others.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. Clients can expect concrete steps and skills to practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with substance use, trauma recovery, family issues, and end-of-life counseling.
What credential and state information is provided?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, with licensure in Colorado and Georgia and practices from Colorado.
In what language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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