LCSW

Paul Dokey, LCSW

Experience20 years
LocationMontana
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Paul

Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. He emphasizes creating a safe, present-focused environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward meaningful change.

Background and approach

Paul brings a grounded, compassionate stance that aims to reduce shame and build practical coping skills. Drawing on a background that includes a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology, Paul integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness-based practices to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and replace it with more helpful patterns.

He also uses elements of acceptance and commitment work and attachment-informed perspectives to address emotional regulation, self-acceptance, and interpersonal patterns. Sessions emphasize practical tools alongside reflective exploration so clients can apply what they learn to everyday life.

Paul practices in Montana and offers a collaborative approach to therapy that centers client goals and preferences. He welcomes conversations about coping with life changes, addictions, intimacy or parenting concerns, compassion fatigue, and other challenges, and supports clients in finding sustainable ways to move forward.

Approach, Attachment, and Online Access

Paul uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical skills for changing behaviors and mood. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his toolkit; it focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so people can act in ways that matter to them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Paul works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time to better match what a person needs. Clients are invited to test strategies in session and in daily life while the therapist helps refine the plan based on results and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from Montana or from other locations, and they allow work to continue between sessions through written check-ins and brief contacts when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Paul works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is the general therapeutic style and approach?

He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based methods, alongside attachment-informed and client-centered principles to create a present-focused, supportive therapy experience.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Paul has 20 years of professional experience working in psychotherapy and related clinical roles.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

The clinician is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-754 and practices in Montana.

Are sessions available for clients who live outside the United States?

International clients are accepted, and sessions can be arranged to accommodate geographic differences.

Which formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect based on client needs.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 OCD Panic 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 phobia Workplace issues Young 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

What Paul can help with

Paul Dokey works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Paul works with individuals and couples.

Paul works with people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, loss/grief, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues.

How Paul approaches therapy

Paul's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Montana, with 20 years of clinical experience.