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Paula Christian-Stallworth, LPC

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasAddictions, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Paula

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on guiding people through addiction recovery, relationship struggles, trauma healing, and life transitions. With 27 years of clinical experience, she brings steady expertise and an emphasis on self-love, communication skills, and purposeful growth.

Background and approach

Paula’s work is grounded in respect for each person’s background and identity, and she aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore complex issues and build resilience.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including substance and process addictions, domestic violence and sexual assault recovery, grief and end-of-life challenges, career and life-purpose questions, and multicultural or veteran-related issues. Paula integrates psychotherapeutic methods to support practical change and deeper self-understanding, helping clients navigate divorce, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and chronic stress or anxiety.

She works from Colorado and holds LPC licensure in both Colorado and Georgia, applying nearly three decades of practice to support healing and forward movement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as a collection of parts and helps clients identify and compassionately relate to those internal voices; it can be useful for trauma processing, self-leadership, and resolving internal conflicts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic, nonjudgmental listening and supports clients in discovering their own solutions and building self-acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques to create a tailored plan that feels right for the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can improve access and fit into busy schedules. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or another comfortable location, making it easier to maintain consistency and adapt scheduling as life demands change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paula address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self esteem and career concerns as well as related topics like domestic violence and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed strategies, aiming to balance practical tools and deeper exploration so clients feel heard while working toward concrete changes.
What is Paula's professional background?
She brings 27 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through addiction recovery, trauma work, relationship challenges and multicultural issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
Paula holds LPC licensure in Colorado and Georgia with license numbers CO LPC 0016741 and GA LPC LPC007394, and she practices from Colorado.
In what language can clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to therapist availability and personal preference.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on Paula's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Georgia

Languages

English