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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
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Niceville, FL 32578

(850) 749-3995
I specialize in Sports Performance, First Responders and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (850) 749-3995
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Niceville, FL 32578

(850) 749-3995
I specialize in Sports Performance, First Responders and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Venmo, Zelle
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Mary D Wood
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Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (850) 749-3995

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / 27678 Supervised by Beverlee King Mueller (Florida / 10599) Mary D Wood
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended Grand Canyon University, PhD, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from NASM 1261728831 / 2026
  • Degree/Diploma from Argosy University Master of Arts / 2012
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I am a PhD-trained psychologist with over 14 years of experience specializing in clinical and performance psychology with experience supporting high-performing individuals in sports, demanding, high stakes environments, and leadership roles.
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
or call with questions - (850) 749-3995
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I am a PhD-trained psychologist with over 14 years of experience specializing in clinical and performance psychology with experience supporting high-performing individuals in sports, demanding, high stakes environments, and leadership roles.
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Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
or call with questions - (850) 749-3995

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
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I work with clients who may be struggling with high performance demands, emotional regulation, self-awareness, performance anxiety, stress, behavior patterns, and even cognitive load. Working together, as a team, we create your performance plan, assign tailored homework to meet your needs, and work to elevate your skills.
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
or call with questions - (850) 749-3995
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with high performance demands, emotional regulation, self-awareness, performance anxiety, stress, behavior patterns, and even cognitive load. Working together, as a team, we create your performance plan, assign tailored homework to meet your needs, and work to elevate your skills.
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
or call with questions - (850) 749-3995

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
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My approach integrates evidence-based clinical therapy with performance psychology strategies tailored to the individual. I utilize CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches, and insight-oriented techniques to help clients improve emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and sustainable functioning under stress.
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
or call with questions - (850) 749-3995
"
My approach integrates evidence-based clinical therapy with performance psychology strategies tailored to the individual. I utilize CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches, and insight-oriented techniques to help clients improve emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and sustainable functioning under stress.
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
or call with questions - (850) 749-3995

Location

Primary Location

Niceville, FL 32578

(850) 749-3995

Nearby Areas

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Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Take the first step to help. Call now - (850) 749-3995
Photo of Mary D Wood, Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Mary D Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, RMHCI
Take the first step to help. Call now - (850) 749-3995