1008 Airport Rd, Ste D, Destin, FL 32541
Our Staff
Theodore Masino II, PsyD
Jordan Huettl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Rachelle Nelson (Hufstedler), PsyD
Dr. Masino graduated early with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Penn State University. Dr. Masino completed an APA approved predoctoral internship in clinical psychology at Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB, Texas. He received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, where he researched emotional intelligence.
Dr. Masino served 8 years of active duty with the United States Air Force. During his service Dr. Masino was Staff Psychologist stationed at Hurlburt Field for 3 years. He earned the "Company Grade Psychologist of the Year for Air Force Special Operations Command". He was in charge and implemented the "Suicide Prevention Program" with Hurlhurt Field. The last four years of a his military service he was the Clincal Director for the Child/Adolescent Mental Health Clinic at Ramstein AB, Germany. Dr. Masino earned the "Company Grade Psychologist Award United States Airforces in Europe" and was the Mental Health Rapid Response Team Leader.
Dr. Masino has expertise in treating Veterans and specifically PTSD.
Dr. Masino established his private practice in Destin, FL . Providing individual or group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-educational programs, family counseling, ADHD. , learning disabilities and DBT Therapy.
Dr. Masino provides therapy & psychological testing services for patients age 5 and up.
Rachelle Nelson (Hufstedler), PsyD
Jordan Huettl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Rachelle Nelson (Hufstedler), PsyD
Dr. Hufstedler completed her internship in clinical psychology at The Faulk Center for Counseling in Boca Raton, FL. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Florida School of Professional Psychology in Tampa, her masters of arts degree in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University, and her Bachelor of arts in Psychology from Eckerd College.
Dr. Hufstedler works with and conducts psychological evaluations for a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, behavioral and conduct problems, ADHD, trauma, grief, learning disabilities and interpersonal and peer difficulties. She also specializes in utilizing animal-assisted therapy for children with attachment problems.
When not at the office, Dr. Hufstedler enjoys spending time on the water, watching college football (Roll Tide), and quality time with her two pups, Fisher, who will be joining our team as a therapy animal and her full size rescued retired racing Greyhound, Vince.
Dr. Hufstedler provides therapy & psychological testing services for patients age toddler and up.
Jordan Huettl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jordan Huettl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jordan Huettl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jordan Huettl obtained his bachelor’s degree in social work at Presentation College, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. While working on his undergraduate degree, he interned at the North Eastern Mental Health Center. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a master’s in social work and continued to intern at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, working with homeless and troubled veterans. He served in the Army for seven years as a combat photographer while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jordan currently provides individual therapy for teens and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma and other issues concerning military personnel, veterans and their families
Emily Sparks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Emily Sparks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jordan Huettl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Emily Sparks, MSW, LCSW received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University. She has experience in a variety of clinical settings to include geriatric counseling and military life issues.
Emily provides services to children ages 5-17 as well as adults. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy. She has received specialized training in child and youth behavior as well as grief and bereavement counseling. Other areas of specialization include: trauma /crisis, depression, anxiety, military deployment/redeployment transitions, children coping with military lifestyle, communication skills, stress management, relationship issues, child and adolescent behavioral issues, coping skills, parenting, and grief/loss.
Kimberly, Office Manager & Psychometrist
Emily Sparks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kimberly, Office Manager & Psychometrist
Kimberly is the MMHS Office Manager. Her background is child development, child care, office administrations and management.
- Psychometrists administer and score neuropsychological, psychological, personality and academic tests for patients with mild to severe traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, psychological health issues or learning disabilities, or for psychological or neuropsychological research.
- Maintain the maintenance and of the care, storage and inventory of neuropsychological and psychological test materials, as well as patient test data.
The psychometrist may only perform duties under the general supervision of licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists. The supervising neuropsychologist/ psychologist provides technical and clinical guidance and uses the assessments and reports that the psychometrist performs and prepares to assist in diagnosing and preparing treatment plans for patients or to recommend treatment to patients’ referring doctors.
Lucinda, Office & Patient Coordinator
Emily Sparks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kimberly, Office Manager & Psychometrist
Lucinda has a bachelors on Psychology. She manages insurance and accounts receivables. She directly coordinates with practitioners and Office Manager for patient account management
- Answer patient calls, emails and questions, including finding insurance estimates
- Manages patient accounts
- Schedule patient visits and answer pre-visit questions, including about billing
- Get prior authorizations for procedures
- Accounts Receivable
Kelsey, Psychometrist & Staff Assistant
Kelsey, Psychometrist & Staff Assistant
Kelsey, Psychometrist & Staff Assistant
- Kelsey has a background in Sports fitness with a Bachelors in Sport Science .
- Psychometrists administer and score neuropsychological, psychological, personality and academic tests for patients with mild to severe traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, psychological health issues or learning disabilities, or for psychological or neuropsychological research.
- Maintain the maintenance and of the care, storage and inventory of neuropsychological and psychological test materials, as well as patient test data.
The psychometrist may only perform duties under the general supervision of licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists. The supervising neuropsychologist/ psychologist provides technical and clinical guidance and uses the assessments and reports that the psychometrist performs and prepares to assist in diagnosing and preparing treatment plans for patients or to recommend treatment to patients’ referring doctors.
Don, Patient Coordinator
Kelsey, Psychometrist & Staff Assistant
Kelsey, Psychometrist & Staff Assistant
Don is the gate keeper. Veteran - Hospital Corpsman for the US NAVY!
- Answers patient calls, emails and questions, including finding insurance estimates
- Manages patient accounts
- Schedule patient visits and answer pre-visit questions, including about billing
- Create payment options with the patient
- Maintains patient documents in charts
