- Relationship strain
- Anger and resentment
- Workplace tension
About Paul
Dr. Paul Dousi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with more than 20 years of experience. He sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, and anger. He focuses on understanding what someone is living with before suggesting next steps.
He begins by listening closely to what brought someone to therapy. Sessions aim to move beyond talk toward clear action steps and small changes people can try between appointments. He offers direct feedback and gentle challenge while keeping a straightforward tone.
Paul notes communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and workplace issues as common themes he helps people address. He blends practical strategies with discussion of values and beliefs when clients want that included. His approach is intended to create movement on issues that cause day-to-day friction.
People who prefer a therapist who is intentional and goal-oriented may find his style fits well. He uses hope and encouragement alongside clear next steps. He describes sessions as places to clarify problems and then try workable changes.
Paul works in English and practices in Texas. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so he can get a clear picture of the concerns to address. The focus is on understanding, planning, and trying realistic actions between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online work
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding to anger and anxiety. Behavioral strategies involve concrete experiments and small actions to reduce outbursts or build more effective communication.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. He will review goals, daily routines, and what prompts anger or resentment, and then suggest options. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on how the client responds and what feels workable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or allow for therapy from a different location without travel. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to practice the same action steps and communication exercises they would use in person, helping people apply change to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens first to understand a person’s situation and then offers practical action steps. Sessions combine direct feedback with encouragement and gentle challenge.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has twenty years of experience as a therapist working with adults on relational and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.