Paula Christian-Stallworth , LPC

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience. She works with people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the stress of life transitions. Paula focuses on helping clients build self-esteem, improve communication, and find purpose during hard times.

Paula uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to address problems. She often combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing is used when clients are ready to make lasting behavior change.

Her work includes support for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, process addictions, and substance use concerns. She also helps with grief, hospice and end-of-life questions, and career or life-purpose decisions. Multicultural issues and veteran and armed forces experiences are part of her practice focus.

Paula trained and practiced across states and holds LPC credentials in Colorado and Georgia. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals lead the work. Sessions can include short-term coaching or longer therapy depending on what the person wants.

Therapy sessions are offered in English and take place online through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The format is chosen to fit each person's schedule and communication style.

Therapeutic approaches offered online and how they help

Client-centered therapy is built around listening and following the client's lead. The therapist focuses on understanding each person's experience and helping them name goals and steps that feel right. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and provides concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during stress and grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether to focus on short-term skill building, deeper exploration, or a mix of approaches that fit the client's needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth option for work breaks or on-the-go check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and coaching-style support possible between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit into a client's life and communication style.