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Paula Christian-Stallworth

Paula Christian-Stallworth, LPC

Colorado

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LPC in Colorado - Addiction and family concerns

  • Addictions
  • Blended family issues
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Paula

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of clinical experience. She practices in Colorado and has worked with people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family concerns including blended family issues.

She offers straightforward, practical support. Sessions focus on clear communication, managing stress and anger, navigating separation or divorce, and addressing substance or process addictions. Paula also helps people dealing with grief, end-of-life questions, and career or life-purpose concerns.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing are used when clients want concrete tools for managing cravings, stress, or impulsive behavior.

Paula brings experience with veteran and multicultural issues and with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She works with adults to improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.

In sessions she aims for clear goals and practical steps. People often leave with specific strategies to try between meetings and a plan for the next steps.

How Paula applies approaches online

Paula uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s concerns and goals, with the therapist listening and responding to what matters most to the person.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone is unsure about change. That method uses guided conversation to help people weigh their options and strengthen motivation for recovery or behavior change. These approaches are used together to create concrete goals and small steps forward.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions begin by clarifying concerns and then trying methods that feel practical and manageable.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday lunch break or avoid travel time, and they allow people to continue care while balancing work, family, or treatment schedules.

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

Listed in

Colorado, Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to blended households?

She works with adults on blended family issues such as step-parenting stress, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses client-centered methods and practical tools. Expect goal-focused conversations and techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How long has she practiced?

She has 27 years of clinical experience supporting people with addiction, trauma, relationship, and family concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado and holds LPC credentials for CO and GA.

Can non-U.S. residents work with her in English?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.

How is cost handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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