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Paul Dokey, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Paul is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Paul. View 37 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Montana

Recent reviews

I’ve had a great experience working with Paul. I have a pretty crazy schedule and geography and working with Paul through BetterHelp has allowed me to get quality therapy.

Reviewed November 2024

Paul has been a consummate professional and has helped me work through a lot of my issues. He is a great listener and provides helpful feedback that allows me to think through issues in a different way. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone interested in bettering their lives.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Paul

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I believe being in therapy is about having a place of safety and support so that you can express your thoughts and feelings. By using a present focused approach I create a caring environment that will help you make changes in your life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula specializing in psychotherapy with individuals and couples. I have over 20 years experience working with people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, loss/grief, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues. I have a Bachelors degree in Cultural Anthropology.

My focus is on using a cognitive behavioral approach to understand patterns of thinking and change self defeating beliefs; and developing mindfulness skills to create greater self-acceptance and satisfaction in your life.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Paul Dokey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003975301.

  • LCSW · Montana · BBH-LCSW-LIC-754 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Paul Dokey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

37 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Understanding Helped Helpful Wonderful Listens Calm Helping Insightful

I’ve had a great experience working with Paul. I have a pretty crazy schedule and geography and working with Paul through BetterHelp has allowed me to get quality therapy.

Reviewed November 2024

Paul has been a consummate professional and has helped me work through a lot of my issues. He is a great listener and provides helpful feedback that allows me to think through issues in a different way. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone interested in bettering their lives.

Reviewed September 2024

Paul has been a wonderful therapist who has helped me really get inside my inner foundation of where my triggers and issues come from. He’s provided helpful tools and guidance figuring out my issues and working through them. I feel fortunate that he was selected for me and has been instrumental in my continued emotional growth pursuits. I look forward to my sessions with him.

Reviewed June 2024

Paul was very patient listened to all my feelings and concerns. Look forward to working with him more

Reviewed May 2024

Great!

Reviewed November 2023

All positive on Paul Dokey. It was my first experience like this.

Reviewed November 2023

Very empathetic, a strong sense of insight, and he listens very well. He's helped me a lot to navigate my issues.

Reviewed September 2023

Paul has been a great fit for me as a therapist and is very good at listener. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed August 2023

Paul is a fantastic therapist. In the time that I've had to work with him I feel that he has given me great insights. He has listened to me when I talk about things and actually is trying to figure out with me what it is that I need to work on and what I may be worrying too much about. It has been a pleasure to work with him and I am grateful to have a professional therapist break down whatever I may be going through and give me valuable perspective.

Reviewed July 2023

Paul is fantastic

Reviewed April 2023

Paul Donkey was tremendous in helping find answers in an estranged relationship with a family member as well as many day-to-day problems I was facing. A great choice for anyone who's seeking a genuine person with constructive feedback in a healthy way.

Reviewed April 2023

Incredibly calm, thoughtful, and interested individual. Greatly appreciated how actively he listened and how insightful his questioning.

Reviewed March 2023

Paul is personable, knowledgeable and sincere. Paul made it easy for me to open up and talk about some of my challenging issues. I appreciate you.

Reviewed February 2023

Listens, supports and understands. He is a great therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

Paul is very friendly and takes the time to listen. He offers very insightful feedback and makes me feel heard. I needed a therapist that can challenge my beliefs and gently push me in the right direction. I found that in Paul and I’m very grateful.

Reviewed December 2022

Paul is incredibly kind and thoughtful. I also really appreciate that he is prompt and responsive. I feel that he genuinely cares about me and my well-being, and I feel better every time I speak with him. After a good deal of searching for the right person, I feel very fortunate to have him as my therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

Paul was responsive, helpful, a good listener, and made me realize quite a few things I needed to.

Reviewed November 2022

Paul is a great calm responsive and understanding therapist

Reviewed August 2022

Paul is the best therapist I’ve ever had. He helped me navigate some seriously tough emotions that I could not manage on my own, and I feel like I’m a better person to myself now because of it. 10/10 recommend

Reviewed July 2022

Paul is a keen listener, and a kind and insightful therapist. My life has become much more calm and enjoyable as a result of my time with Paul. Anyone would be lucky to have Paul as their therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

Caring, compassionate and competent. He is wonderful at his job and a wonderfully stabilizing force in these chaotic times.

Reviewed May 2022

A very sincere and understanding Therapist, highly recommendable.

Reviewed May 2022

Paul is kind, compassionate, and easy to talk to. He asks good questions and listens closely. Paul has shared valuable resources and excellent techniques to help me on the road to feeling better. I'm glad to have met and worked with him.

Reviewed May 2022

Paul is great

Reviewed January 2022

Paul has been really helpful over these past few months helping me better understand my anxiety and ADHD. We've discussed everything from family and friend issues, work-related stress and general help with changing negative thought patterns and improving self-esteem. I don't feel quite finished with the journey yet, but I'm happy with the progress so far.

Reviewed January 2022

Paul is a wonderful therapist. He has a beautiful energy around him and provides nothing but kindness and acceptance. We unearthed a lot of ‘issues’ that I had no idea were ‘issues’. Paul helped me tremendously in understanding why they were there and provided me with guidance to help resolve them. His style of therapy makes me smile. He challenges me and never allows himself to give the answer, we’ll not right away unless I need assistance. He guides me and allows me to work it all out myself and I think that is a wonderful thing to teach me, especially in most things life

Reviewed November 2021

Paul is very understanding and thoughtful and helped me greatly in overcoming my social anxiety and problems with self esteem. I couldnt recommend someone more highly.

Reviewed November 2021

Paul is a wonderful counselor,. I feel that he really listens to me with empathy and compassion while offering manageable solutions to the personal issues I’ve discussed with him.

Reviewed November 2021

Paul is a very competent and understanding counselor, I highly recommend him .

Reviewed November 2021

I appreciate the sessions so far. I do feel my journey with therapy is not over just yet.

Reviewed November 2021

Paul has a strong understanding of ADHD and childhood trauma and their effects. He's very understanding of the experiences I've had and how they affect me now.

Reviewed September 2021

Paul was my very first counselor and I have nothing but good things to say about him. He was very caring and attentive during our sessions while creating a safe and friendly environment. He provided me with a lot of beneficial input on future career options in psychology as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a counselor!

Reviewed July 2021

I have been meeting with Paul or three sessions, and I am extremely happy with the sessions.

Reviewed May 2021

Paul is a great listener and offers a variety ways of making think thru my issues. I am thankful for this connection.

Reviewed April 2021

Paul is great. Makes you feel very comfortable when speaking and converses with you as if you’re a friend. Not necessarily like a Doctor to a patient and is very understanding.

Reviewed April 2021

Excellent, sympathetic, knowledgeable therapist! I very much enjoyed working with Paul, and found him extremely helpful with my problem. He was very good at offering advice and helping me see the situation more clearly. He was empathetic and responded to the issues I presented, and was a useful resource during this hard time for me! Very good therapist and would definitely recommend to others.

Reviewed March 2021

I'll recommend Paul Dokey and Better help. It's really useful platform with experts.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paul Dokey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paul Dokey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Paul Dokey speak?

Paul Dokey speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paul Dokey have?

Paul Dokey has 20 years of experience.

Where is Paul Dokey licensed to practice?

Paul Dokey is licensed to practice in Montana.

Does Paul Dokey accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Paul Dokey accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Paul Dokey offer?

Paul Dokey offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paul Dokey?

Paul Dokey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Paul Dokey?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.