Mary D
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (850) 749-3995

Available both in-person and online
Niceville, FL 32578
You may appear successful externally while privately feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally overloaded, or unable to slow your mind down. High-functioning professionals often become exceptionally skilled at performing under pressure while silently struggling beneath it.
I work with high achievers, professionals, athletes, aviators, leaders, and ambitious individuals who want more than symptom management. My approach integrates clinical and performance psychology to improve resilience, emotional regulation, confidence, and sustainable performance under stress.
My background includes performance and resilience work within high-performance military environments. I understand the psychological demands that come with pressure, responsibility, perfectionism, visibility, and sustained performance expectations. I use evidenced-based performance psychology to help with regulation and self awareness.
Many of my clients are highly capable people who have spent years managing pressure, meeting expectations, and taking care of everyone else while quietly struggling beneath the surface.
You do not have to wait until things completely fall apart to seek support.
If this resonates with you, I would be honored to work with you.
Text is the best way to reach me
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Mary D Wood now - (850) 749-3995
Let's Connect (850) 749-3995

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Venmo, Zelle
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / 27678 Supervised by Beverlee King Mueller (Florida / 10599) Mary D Wood
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Grand Canyon University, PhD, Graduated 2022
- Certificate from NASM 1261728831 / 2026
- Degree/Diploma from Argosy University Master of Arts / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sports Performance
- First Responders
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Burnout
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Take the first step to help. Call now - (850) 749-3995