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Entry 337506Texas / United States

Dr. Paul Dousi

Dr. Paul Dousi, LMFT

Texas 20 years in practice

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LMFT - stress and relationship support

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Faith integrated care

About Paul

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in Texas with 20 years of experience, Dr. Paul Dousi focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. He works with people who are dealing with depression, anger, or trouble communicating. He meets each person where they are and begins by clarifying the specific problems they bring to therapy.

Dr. Dousi aims to move beyond talking toward practical steps. He listens to what is happening, then suggests actions and ways to practice different responses. He uses a direct but gentle style and brings faith-based material into sessions when clients want that included.

His work often centers on relationship strain, communication problems, and the fallout of separation or divorce. He also helps people handle guilt, shame, and workplace stress. Sessions typically focus on clear goals and small changes that add up over time.

Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflection, and suggested exercises to try between meetings. He balances encouragement with challenge when change is needed. His approach is steady and task-oriented rather than abstract.

Dr. Dousi has worked in both Minnesota and Texas during his career. He uses his clinical experience to identify practical steps for daily life. If you want faith perspectives included, he will bring Scripture into conversations when that is requested.

To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so he can understand your situation and outline next steps.

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How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Dousi describes his practice as focused on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach is goal-oriented problem solving, which breaks larger issues into concrete steps and small experiments to try between sessions. This helps with workplace stress, anxiety, and day-to-day relationship problems. Another typical approach is communication coaching, which teaches specific skills for clearer conversation and resolving conflict. That approach is useful for couples and people coping with separation or poor teamwork.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to identify your goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to keep using and which to change.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during work breaks. They also let people continue momentum from one session to the next without arranging extra travel, which can help keep practical work and exercises on track.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help with?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and also works with anger and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a direct, task-focused approach that combines listening with suggested actions. He aims to move from conversation to practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience in clinical practice. That span includes work in both Minnesota and Texas.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is based in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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 schedule a first session to get started.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dr. Paul Dousi

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