- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
About Paul
Paul Dokey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. He also helps with intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
Paul uses a present-focused, person-centered approach in sessions. He helps clients notice patterns in thinking and feeling. He also teaches mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm in everyday life.
He describes working with both individuals and couples to address relationship patterns and attachment concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at emotions and bonds between people.
Paul combines cognitive behavioral techniques to examine self-defeating beliefs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas that encourage values-based action. Sessions often include practical exercises, brief behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused conversations to clarify what matters to the client.
With a background in cultural anthropology, he brings attention to personal history and context when discussing problems like abandonment, blended family issues, codependency, and caregiver stress. He also addresses complex presentations such as dissociation, dependent or avoidant personality patterns, and the effects of domestic violence.
Sessions are conducted in English and Paul accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting via the site.
How EFT, ACT, and Attachment Work in Online Sessions
Paul uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients identify and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create with others. EFT focuses on feeling and connection, which can make it easier to notice how emotions shape behavior in daily life.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small actions that matter. ACT encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and committing to behaviors that align with what the client cares about.
Attachment-Based Therapy informs his view of how early and current relationships shape expectations and responses. This approach looks at patterns of bond and trust and can be useful for relationship struggles and intimacy concerns.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused conversations fit best for the issue at hand. Clients and therapist check in on progress and adjust the focus as needed.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing preferences during the first meeting will help shape session length, structure, and focus.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a present-focused, client-centered style that blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of experience working in psychotherapy with individuals and couples.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified on the biography page.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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