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Paul Dokey

LCSW

Paul Dokey , LCSW

Therapist in Montana

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About Paul

Paul Dokey views therapy as a place of safety and support where clients can voice their thoughts and emotions without judgment. He uses a present-focused stance to build a caring environment that supports practical change and personal growth.

Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which means he is credentialed to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy. Based in Missoula, he specializes in psychotherapy with individuals and couples and brings more than 20 years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, loss and grief, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and relationship concerns.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology, Paul combines an understanding of human behavior with evidence-based methods. He emphasizes a cognitive behavioral approach to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and shift self-defeating beliefs. Alongside this, he teaches mindfulness skills aimed at increasing self-acceptance and overall life satisfaction. His work centers on practical tools and compassionate support to help clients make meaningful, sustainable changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paul integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment strategies to help clients shift unhelpful thinking and build practical skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching concrete techniques to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes mindful awareness and values-guided action, helping people accept difficult internal experiences while moving toward a more meaningful life.

He also draws on attachment-informed perspectives when relationship patterns and early bonds are central concerns, using that lens to explore how past relational experiences shape current interactions and emotional responses. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Paul works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Paul can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to engage consistently, fit sessions into daily life, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Paul Dokey have?

Paul Dokey has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy.

Is Paul Dokey a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: LCSW. License details: MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-754.

In which languages does Paul Dokey provide therapy?

Paul provides therapy in English.

Where is Paul Dokey located?

Paul is located in Montana.

How can I work with Paul Dokey as my therapist?

You can work with Paul through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Paul Dokey work with international clients?

Yes, Paul works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paul Dokey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English

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