Clayton Dockery MA, LPC

A retired Army veteran, Clayton served for 20 years as a Senior Noncommissioned Logistics Officer, completing three combat tours. After returning to Belton, Texas, he dedicated himself to personal development and pursued a second career focused on serving others. Clayton earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, with minors in Biblical Studies and Art. He recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. His approach to counseling integrates biblical principles with evidence-based practices and solution-focused strategies, aiming to foster positive self-image, responsibility, accountability, and personal achievement. Clayton is committed to furthering his expertise, with plans to specialize in Play Therapy Certification and trauma-informed care. He is also endorsed to utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in his practice, reflecting his dedication to comprehensive and compassionate care. Clayton has been happily married for 29 years to an esteemed educator and elementary principal. Together, they have four children, aged 10 to 29, and are proud grandparents to four grandchildren.