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Paul Dokey, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

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.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: 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

Clinical 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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-754

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Paul Dokey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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.

Written on Nov 10, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and adhd

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.

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

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.

Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd

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

Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Great!

Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

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

Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and anger management