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Paula Christian-Stallworth

Paula Christian-Stallworth, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Practical, compassionate counseling for life changes

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  • Depression support
  • Addiction recovery
  • Trauma healing

About Paula

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Paula aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through hard things and consider practical next steps.

Paula uses straightforward talking and listening to uncover what matters most to each person. She emphasizes self-love, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time. Sessions often include tools for managing stress and coping with strong emotions.

Her background includes work with substance use recovery, domestic violence, and sexual assault healing. She also supports people facing end-of-life issues and those adapting to major life changes, such as separation or blended family challenges. Her approach respects cultural differences and life experience.

Paula draws on a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. She blends client-centered care with cognitive tools, mindfulness practices, and motivational conversations to help people move forward. The overall aim is steady progress rather than fast fixes.

People who choose Paula usually want a therapist who listens without judgment and focuses on practical next steps. She works to help clients build resilience, improve communication, and reconnect with purpose in their daily lives.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic approaches fit with online work

Paula often blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client's goals to build trust and clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy uses practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping with strong emotions. Mindfulness-based methods teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve stress management.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Paula will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try different strategies, and adjust plans as they learn what helps. The process emphasizes teamwork and steady progress rather than a single rigid method.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time so therapy can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use different ways to meet; check which formats this therapist offers when you set up your first appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paula address?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career concerns, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centered, mixing practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches with motivational conversation and deeper exploration when helpful.

How much experience does she bring?

Paula has 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues, including substance use recovery, domestic violence, and end-of-life counseling.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Georgia and practices out of Colorado.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How do fees and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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