Paul Dokey

Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. He offers a calm, practical space where people can talk about what is happening now and figure out what to do next. Paul emphasizes clear, usable steps rather than long theory discussions. With 20 years of experience, Paul draws on several behavioral and relational approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and change self-defeating beliefs. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and coping in hard moments. Paul brings a present-focused, client-centered attitude to sessions. That means he follows each person’s needs while offering specific tools like mindfulness and communication strategies. He aims to help people feel more able to manage daily stress, improve relationships, and respond differently to triggers. He trained in cultural anthropology at the bachelor level before moving into clinical social work, and he has worked in mental health settings for two decades. Those years include work with people facing ADHD, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and complex trauma. People who reach out can expect direct talk about current problems, practical skill-building, and collaborative planning. If you want to explore how therapy might fit your life, the first step is a short matching process to connect with Paul and schedule an initial visit.

How his approaches translate to online work

Paul commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his practice. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings show up. CBT looks at thought patterns that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns and behaviors.

He also uses elements of Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions are guided by each person's priorities and pace. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test methods, adjust techniques, and choose what helps most for the person’s goals.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer travel demands. The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to keep continuity between visits and to practice skills in real-life settings between sessions.