DIANA DOCKERY

COUNSELING INTERN

Hi! My name is Diana Dockery, and I am a graduate student at Tennessee Tech University. I am so excited to be an intern at Grove this fall! My counseling approach is person-centered and humanistic, with an emphasis on narrative and trauma-informed practices. I also enjoy including expressive arts techniques into sessions. Through my practice, I hope to create space for clients to connect with themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and experience lasting growth.

Get to know Diana…

·      Full Name: Diana Dockery

·      Pronouns: she/her

·      Therapeutic Approach In a Few Words

Person-centered with the integration of narrative, CBT, and expressive arts approaches

·      What drew you to this work?

When I worked in the music industry before grad school, I observed how everyone has a story to tell. Every person’s story is uniquely filled with wonderful and difficult parts that deserve space to be processed. My desire to create that space for people led me to therapy!

·      What do you hope clients feel when they walk into Grove?

I hope clients feel a sense of peace and comfort when they walk into Grove!

·      A value or belief I carry into sessions:

Every person is inherently valuable and deserving of a safe space to heal, grow, and connect with the deepest parts of themselves.

·      How I care for my own mental health:

I create intentional time to connect with the things that matter to me. I love making time to engage with my hobbies, my friends, and my family. Lately, I’ve also been trying to be more intentional about resting and engaging in restorative practices for my body through exercise and better sleep management!

·      Hidden Talent:

I play the piano and write songs! This past year I’ve been on tour part-time supporting my friend and playing keys in her shows!

·      If I were a plant, I'd be a:

Hydrangea bush!

·      Favorite Comfort Food:

Mac and Cheese! Or any kind of pasta!

·      Weekend Vibe: What's your dream weekend look like?

My dream weekend would look like sleeping in, enjoying a cup of coffee, binge watching a tv show, baking a sweet treat, hanging out with my friends, and going to a concert!

·      A book/movie/show I'll never get tired of:

Movie: Pride and Prejudice (2005 version!!)

Book: East of Eden by John Steinbeck

Show: Crash Landing on You

·      Go-to drink order:

Iced vanilla latte with oatmilk

o   This or That: Early Bird or Night Owl

Night owl

o   This or That: City or Nature

Both, haha! I love being in a big city like New York, but I also love being out in nature!

o   This or That: Fiction or Nonfiction

Nonfiction

o   This or That: Dogs or Cats

Dogs

o   This or That: Sunrise or Sunsets

Sunsets