Our Team
Merrill Wood DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, BICBT-CC
Taking care of your child's well-being and mental health is my passion. I grew up in Wichita Falls and after high school moved to Austin and graduated from The University of Texas with a bachelors of science in nursing. I lived and worked in Austin for about 10 years. During this time, I met my husband, Adam, and worked as a pediatric oncology nurse at Dell Children’s Hospital.
I obtained my masters of science in nursing as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner in 2010. After graduation my husband and I decided to move back to Wichita Falls. I worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner at the Clinics of North Texas for over 10 years. During this time, I discovered my passion for helping children and teens who were struggling with life’s challenges.
Throughout my own personal journey and working with many children and teens dealing with anxiety and depression, I decided I wanted to provide more in depth mental health care for children and teens. I wanted to ensure I was providing evidence-based high quality mental health care. In 2019, I obtained my pediatric mental health specialist certification in 2019 and went on to pursue my doctorate in nursing.
Throughout my doctorate program, I also trained with the Beck Institute to become a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinician. I graduated with my doctorate in nursing and finished my CBT training in 2022. I want to ensure Wichita Falls and the surrounding area had access to cognitive behavioral therapy and treat both aspects of mental health care.
Outside of work, I am a wife to Adam (an amazing middle school math teacher), a mom to two amazing boys, and love my dogs. I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, taking walks, and going to the lake.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas 2006
Master of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center 2010
Doctor of Nursing Practice, The Ohio State University 2022
Certifications
Board Certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Beck Institute Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Certified Clinician
Certified COPE2THRIVE Instructor
Dr. Jennifer Cabler, Board Certified Pediatrician
Medical Director & Supervising Physician for Merrill Wood
Meagan Hoover MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
I became a nurse to care for individuals as a whole - their mind, body, and spirit. Over the course of my career in the hospital setting in conjunction with my own life, I realized that without mental health, it is difficult to have physical and spiritual health. Thus, my passion to provide mental health care was born.
I grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University on a full academic scholarship. I graduated with a degree in public relations in 2005 and began fundraising for a children’s hospital. I quickly learned I would much rather work at the bedside than in the business office! I also met and married my husband Ben and his job took us to Wichita Falls. After moving, I went back to school to obtain my ADN and BSN and we started our family - one son and two daughters. During this time, I worked in the operating room and women’s and children’s services, primarily labor and delivery, where I cared for and counseled patients who were experiencing the loss of their child before, during or after delivery.
I returned to Texas Tech University to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in 2019. Upon graduation, I worked at Rose Street Mental Health Care and have experience in outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization settings. I treat all ages but have extensive experience in and a passion for the pediatric, adolescent, and young(ish) adult population. I love working with kids who are struggling with anxiety or depression, teens who don't seem to be making the best choices, and young adults who are still trying to figure out who they are.
In addition to my day job, I am involved with activities within WFISD, Young Life, sing on the music team at our church, and coach youth basketball.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Texas Tech University 2005
Associates Degree in Nursing, Vernon College 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Midwestern State University 2018
Master of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center 2021
Certifications
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Completing Cope 2 Thrive CBT Instructor Training
Dr. Bryan Wieck, Board Certified Psychiatrist
Medical Director & Supervising Physician for Meagan Hoover