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Paul Dokey

Family-focused therapist offering practical support

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Montana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Paul

Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana. He offers a calm, present-focused therapy style that aims to give people a reliable place to speak and be heard. Sessions are grounded in practical steps and simple skills parents can use right away.

He brings 20 years of clinical experience to his work. That background includes helping people with depression, anxiety, grief and trauma, ADHD, addictions, and relationship stress.

Background and approach

He keeps language direct and avoids jargon so parents can focus on solutions. Paul favors approaches that examine thoughts and behaviors while building mindfulness and self-acceptance. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people commit to meaningful actions.

Attachment-informed ideas also guide how he looks at connection and trust. In sessions, Paul aims to teach clear tools for managing emotions and improving communication. He often breaks larger problems into small, manageable steps parents can try between visits.

The focus is on what works in day-to-day family life. Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology and the Montana LCSW credential MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-754. He uses straightforward language and practical strategies so busy parents can make steady progress without complicated theory.

How his approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-based action. It helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and move toward what matters in family life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and the day-to-day problems that affect parents.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses options and adjusts methods based on a person’s goals, needs, and what feels most useful. The process is collaborative and based on what is actually helping in a client’s life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. These options make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and to check in when life gets busy. The variety also helps people pick the format that feels most comfortable for talking through family and parenting concerns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many related problems listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions tend to be present-focused and practical. He blends cognitive behavioral work with acceptance and mindfulness exercises to teach tools people can use at home.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in psychotherapy settings with a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and relationship stress.
What are his qualifications and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Montana credential MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-754 and practices from Montana.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients according to the practice arrangements described.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Montana
Languages
English

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