About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Attachment perspective
About Paul
Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, loss and grief, trauma or PTSD, ADHD, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. Paul uses straightforward, present-focused work so people can talk through what's happening now and begin to make practical changes.
He typically blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with mindfulness skills. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try different responses, and practice mindful awareness to reduce reactivity. Sessions are grounded and direct, with attention on what a person wants to change in daily life.
Paul also draws on attachment-informed perspectives to look at how close relationships shape behavior and expectations. He uses that lens when people bring issues around intimacy, abandonment, blended family stress, or communication problems. This helps translate emotional patterns into clearer steps for better interactions.
Over two decades Paul has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, and domestic violence. He has a background in cultural anthropology which informs his attention to context and life story.
His practice is aimed at people wanting direct, practical work on everyday problems. Paul helps identify patterns, try new skills, and measure small changes that matter at home and in relationships.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit straightforward online sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. That can help with parenting stress, relationship decisions, and coping with life changes. CBT looks at thinking patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to test and change those thoughts, useful for anxiety, depression, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Paul will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. He helps set short-term objectives and adjusts tools like mindfulness practice or behavioral experiments based on how they actually work for the client.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel. The focus is on practical steps you can use between sessions to change patterns at home and in relationships.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addictions, grief, ADHD and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a present-focused, practical style that combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and attachment-informed thinking.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples on mood, trauma, relationship, and parenting challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana and practices from that location.
Does he run sessions in any other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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