As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Addiction and recovery
Mindfulness-informed care
Communication focus
About Paula
Paula Christian-Stallworth is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and the everyday stress of life. Paula aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly and begin to rebuild trust in themselves.
Her work often centers on practical steps that people can use right away. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set clear, achievable goals. That can include improving communication, managing strong emotions, or finding a new direction in work and life.
Paula uses several therapeutic approaches depending on what a client needs. She draws on mindfulness practices to help people manage thoughts and strong feelings in the moment. She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize the client's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and change them.
Her background includes long-term experience with substance use recovery, domestic violence, sexual assault, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She brings cultural awareness to sessions and respects the role of a person's background and values in healing.
People who choose Paula usually want steady support while they work through painful events or make life changes. She guides practical next steps while also exploring deeper meaning and purpose when clients are ready to do that.
Approaches that translate to online care
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment and can reduce reactivity to stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities so sessions stay focused on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies for changing patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans as needed.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and provide a way to check in from a quieter place or during a break. It can also allow for flexible scheduling and shorter focused check-ins when that suits a person's routine.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She helps with addictions, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression, plus related areas like communication problems and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She combines mindfulness practices, client-centered listening, and CBT tools to help people manage feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Paula has 27 years of clinical experience working with substance use recovery, domestic violence, sexual assault healing, hospice care, and multicultural concerns.
Where is Paula licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Colorado. Her credentials include CO LPC and GA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Paula?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
