- Direct compassionate style
- Focus on actionable goals
- Experience with workplace issues
About Paul
Dr. Paul Dousi is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of experience. He practices in Texas and aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems. He focuses on practical steps that bring hope and forward motion rather than only talking about problems.
Clients meet a therapist who listens closely and asks clear questions to understand what is happening. Paul brings a blend of gentle challenge and good humor when he helps people consider change. He often addresses communication breakdowns, anger, guilt, shame, and the strain that comes with divorce or separation.
Paul draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a faith perspective when clients request it. He offers encouragement and works with people to turn discussions into actions they can try between sessions. Sessions are intended to be purposeful and to leave people with something concrete to practice.
Across 20 years of practice, Paul has helped people dealing with workplace stress and family tensions to sort priorities and set manageable goals. He also supports people who want to repair trust, work through forgiveness, or improve how they communicate with others.
People who choose him should expect a direct but compassionate style. He aims to build an honest working relationship and to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Dr. Dousi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. One approach focuses on practical problem solving and goal setting, helping people break large worries into small, doable steps and test new behaviors between sessions. Another approach emphasizes improving communication skills so people can express needs clearly and reduce conflict at work or at home.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit your situation. Together you will adjust the plan as progress and new challenges appear.
The site does not list specific session formats in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that better matches a work break or a quick reset. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and exercises to what works in your day-to-day life, so practical benefits often include more consistent work on goals and smoother integration of therapy into routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He also focuses on communication problems, anger, forgiveness, guilt and shame, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines gentle challenge with good humor and close listening. Sessions aim for hope and practical action rather than only conversation.
What is his professional background?
He brings 20 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist. He emphasizes understanding each person’s situation before planning next steps.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and holds the credential LMFT, listed as TX LMFT.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.