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.
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Paul has helped me to understand how to create boundaries for my own health. He is great at being direct and not always telling me what I want to hear but I need to hear. He has helped me more than I can put into words and will consistently recommend him to anyone that is struggling.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paul’s an excellent listener and speaks calmly in a way that really resonates with me.
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I am extremely grateful for Paul, highly recommend him.
Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning addictions
Paul has been an incredibly supportive and insightful therapist. His guidance has helped me navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. He creates a safe and understanding space, offering practical tools that have made a real difference in my life. I highly recommend his expertise to anyone looking for compassionate and effective therapy.
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Paul for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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
Very empathetic, a strong sense of insight, and he listens very well. He's helped me a lot to navigate my issues.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Paul has been a great fit for me as a therapist and is very good at listener. I highly recommend him!
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
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.
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Paul is fantastic
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
Incredibly calm, thoughtful, and interested individual. Greatly appreciated how actively he listened and how insightful his questioning.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
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.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and
Listens, supports and understands. He is a great therapist.
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
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!
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Paul was responsive, helpful, a good listener, and made me realize quite a few things I needed to.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Paul is a great calm responsive and understanding therapist
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Caring, compassionate and competent. He is wonderful at his job and a wonderfully stabilizing force in these chaotic times.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, eating disorders, and lgbt
A very sincere and understanding Therapist, highly recommendable.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Paul is great
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Paul is a very competent and understanding counselor, I highly recommend him .
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I appreciate the sessions so far. I do feel my journey with therapy is not over just yet.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks
Paul is a great listener and offers a variety ways of making think thru my issues. I am thankful for this connection.
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Apr 18, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
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.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I'll recommend Paul Dokey and Better help. It's really useful platform with experts.
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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