Paul Dokey, LCSW
Therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Paul Dokey |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Montana |
| Licensed in | Montana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Paul
Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people cope with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, and other painful life events. He aims to make therapy a straightforward place to talk, be listened to, and begin practical change. His tone is calm and grounded, and he meets people where they are.
Paul draws on about 20 years of clinical experience in Montana. He uses plain language to identify patterns that keep people stuck and to find steps that feel manageable.
Background and approach
He focuses on what is happening now while considering past relationships that shape current reactions. His work often looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He teaches skills from cognitive behavioral approaches and uses mindfulness to support self-acceptance and better emotional balance.
These tools are offered in a way that fits each person’s pace and goals. Paul also pays attention to how close relationships affect mood and safety. Attachment-based ideas help him notice recurring patterns in how people connect, argue, and repair.
Narrative elements are used to reframe painful stories and open new possibilities for identity and choice. He welcomes people who are dealing with trauma, ADHD, parenting strain, or major life changes. Paul explains options clearly and helps design a plan that feels realistic.
The focus is on small, steady steps that build more satisfying days.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Paul works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Paul directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Paul directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Paul often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. ACT teaches simple exercises to clarify values and take small committed steps toward them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to track patterns in relationships. This approach looks at how early and current bonds shape reactions now and helps people build clearer ways to ask for support and repair connection when tensions arise.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul treats therapy as a collaborative process and will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they shape a plan that may draw on ACT, attachment ideas, narrative reflection, or cognitive behavioral techniques depending on needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a work break or be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging make brief check-ins or skill coaching possible between sessions. These options help people keep momentum and adapt treatment to daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine clear, skill-based work with listening and reflection. He blends cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, attachment ideas, and narrative approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns and tell different stories about themselves.
How much experience does he have?
Paul brings about 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and outpatient psychotherapy.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - based in Montana.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats does he offer online?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and session availability; therapy is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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