Paul Dokey, LCSW
Licensed in Montana · 20 years in practice
Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for people under stress.
License and registration
- LCSW, Montana
- BBH-LCSW-LIC-754 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1003975301 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Paul
Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for people under stress. He focuses on helping clients handle anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and difficult life changes. His style is calm and present-focused, with practical steps people can try between sessions.
He brings about 20 years of experience to his work in Montana. Paul listens first to understand how past patterns and current habits get in the way.
Background and approach
Then he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to shift them. His approach blends cognitive methods with mindfulness and attachment ideas. That means clients look at how thinking shapes feelings, learn ways to regulate strong emotions, and explore how close relationships affect their sense of safety.
Those steps are aimed at clearer choices, not quick fixes. Paul also draws on elements of dialectical behavior skills to help with strong emotions and impulsive behavior. He works with people dealing with addiction, anger, parenting stress, and trauma reactions, using simple tools to manage crises and reduce overwhelm.
People who choose him usually want a practical, steady guide who keeps things grounded. He explains options plainly, helps set small goals, and supports people as they test new ways of coping. For those navigating grief, loss, ADHD, or attachment struggles, he offers a mix of listening, skill coaching, and focused work on what changes next.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Paul names
- 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
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Online approaches that focus on thinking and connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past relationships shape current reactions and aims to build safer, more reliable ways of relating to others; this can help with intimacy, abandonment issues, and family stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking that lead to distress and teaches concrete steps to change those patterns, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and many daily problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, explain the options, and collaborate on a plan to try. That plan can change as progress is made, with short experiments and regular check-ins to see what fits.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work for brief updates, coaching between sessions, and people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and ADHD among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is present-focused and practical, combining cognitive work, mindfulness, and attachment ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has about 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges.
Where is he located and what are his credentials?
He practices in Montana and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients who can participate in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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