Paula Christian-Stallworth, LPC

Paula Christian-Stallworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, and major life changes. Paula aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can speak openly and begin practical steps toward change.

She works with individuals dealing with substance use and process addictions, relationship and family conflict, grief, and stress. Paula also supports people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and end-of-life concerns. Her practice pays attention to cultural background and military life when relevant to a person's story.

Paula uses approaches that center the person in therapy and encourage clearer thinking and motivation for change. She draws on client-centered methods that focus on listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new patterns that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Motivational interviewing is part of her work when someone is weighing change, especially around drug and alcohol use or other habits. Mindfulness and existential ideas help people find purpose, manage stress, and tolerate hard feelings without getting stuck.

Sessions emphasize simple, doable steps: improving communication, building self-respect, and making safer choices. Paula helps clients set realistic goals and track progress in everyday life. To begin, people can follow the Start Therapy flow and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Paula uses client-centered work to focus on each person's priorities. That means she listens closely and helps people shape goals that matter to them. This approach supports people who want clearer communication, stronger self-worth, or help with relationship strain.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and change unhelpful behavior patterns. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses when people are unsure about making changes; it helps clarify values and build commitment without pressure.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will talk with clients about their goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. She aims to tailor the work to each person's needs and preferences.

Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help them keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday responsibilities.