Paula Christian-Stallworth

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, anxiety, and career uncertainty. Paula aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use right away.

She centers work on the person in front of her and listens for each individual's priorities. Paula combines client-centered conversations with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is ready to change addictive or harmful habits.

Paula has worked with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use, and she also supports those dealing with end-of-life matters and hospice-related concerns. She pays attention to cultural background and military experiences when they matter to the person seeking help. Her style is compassionate and direct, aimed at helping people regain confidence and clear next steps.

In sessions Paula helps people sort through relationship communication problems, blended family challenges, and the stress of divorce or separation. She also offers support around life purpose, self-esteem, and anger management. Her approach emphasizes understanding, small measurable changes, and rebuilding strength.

Paula practices in Colorado and draws on nearly three decades of clinical experience. She encourages people to name their goals, try practical strategies between meetings, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters most and guides conversations toward practical goals and clearer choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It offers concrete steps to change unhelpful thinking and build different habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change. It uses respectful conversation to discover personal reasons to change and to build commitment to new behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will work together with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress and new needs emerge.

Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing meetings during work breaks or between errands. Some formats also let a person use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in suits their schedule. These practical choices help people keep therapy consistent while managing daily responsibilities.