Services
Dr. Kimberly Whichard, Ph D., is trained to work with a wide variety of problems, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress management, panic disorder, eating disorders, ADHD and behavioral problems.  Some of our services include:

Relationship Issues
It seems that at times we tend to hurt the ones that we love the most.  Dr. Whitchard has specialized in helping couples overcome conflict, resolve feelings of anger and resentment, and even heal after infidelity.  She has unique training in couples therapy to help you learn effective communication skills so that you can understand and  be understood.  She will help you to build a deeper, more loving, and committed relationship with your spouse or partner. 

Behavioral Problems
Does your child seem to run on the ever-ready battery?  Does it seem that they just do not listen to you, or pay attention to what you ask them to do?  Then your child may have ADHD, a very common problem in children.  Dr. Whitchard can teach you and your child how to control and manage their behavior.  She will assist your child in learning effective decision making skills so that they can make appropriate choices, and become successful adults.  She can also consult with the school in order to create a comprehensive treatment to allow your child to be successful in school. 

Depression and Anxiety
We all experience feelings of depression and anxiety when things are stressful, and do not go our way.  These feelings are a normal reaction to stress.  Dr. Whitchard has worked extensively with clients who struggle with these types of feelings.  If your depression or anxiety feel as though they are controlling you, then Dr. Whitchard can help you explore solutions to create a more peaceful and satisfying life.  She can help you examine problematic thought processes that may be keeping you down and unable to reach your dreams.  She is highly trained in anxiety management treatments to include relaxation training, EMDR, and hypnosis. 

Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders can range from anorexia, bulimia to compulsive overeating.  Therapy explores the underlying and sometimes complex problems that might be contributing to such problems.  In some cases our patients simply want to find a healthier way to eat in order to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle.  In either case Dr. Whitchard can help you develop healthy eating habits and body image, and an exercise program to help each individual reach their desired goals.  Hypnosis may also be helpful in helping you to control those unwanted urges and cravings.

Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a very powerful tool to help you to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from reaching your true potential.  Hypnosis has been proven to be extremely effective in weight loss, smoking cessation, pain management, anxiety reduction, and trauma resolution.  Dr. Whitchard has extensive training in hypnosis and is a certified Smoking Cessation Specialist.  She uses hypnosis to alleviate a number of concerns and habits.

 Testing
Testing is a helpful tool in providing an objective look at what someone is experiencing.  Dr. Whitchard provides a large range of testing and assessment procedures to obtain that objective analysis.  She can help you determine whether your child is struggling with issues related to ADHD, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse.  She can also perform testing to determine a loved one’s competency if that time should, unfortunately, ever come.

Services Include
$175 for initial session $120 for individual sessions

• Marriage Counseling
• Anger Management
• Depression Issues
• ADHD & ADD
• Parenting Skills
• Small Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Codependency Issues
• Eating Disorders
• Anxiety Management
• Stress Management
• Hypnosis
• Smoking Cessation
• Weight Control
• Habit Control

Mind, Body, Spirit In this day and time, life can be somewhat stressful, and at times even overwhelming.  The difficulties created by these stresses sometimes cause us to lose direction about what our true abilities and goals are.  We become distracted and focused on our problems rather than on their solution.  We, at Gulf Coast Counseling Services, are dedicated to helping you to find the most effective solutions so you can create and live out your dreams and experience the best life you can.  Whether your difficulties stem from the stress of everyday, or are from long-term difficulties, therapy has proven to be very helpful.

At Gulf Coast Counseling Services, you will learn effective coping skills, stress, reduction techniques, relationship enhancement, self empowerment, and other skills to make your days easier.

Gulf Coast Counseling Services has created a supportive environment that is committed to enhancing your feelings of peace and well-being.  You will be embraced in a safe place where you can explore your feelings and improve your quality of life.

Therapy is personally tailored in a safe, confidential setting to meet your individual needs whether it be individual therapy, couples, family, or group therapy.

What To Expect When you come to Gulf Coast Counseling you can look forward to being greeted by friendly and helpful staff.  You will be treated with respect and compassion.  You can rest assured that all of your information will be held in the strictest of confidence so that you can focus on what is important…YOU. While a regular session will usually last for about 50 minutes, the initial meeting will last for about 1 to 2 hours.  Initially you will talk with a therapist who will gather information about your current situation, and then you and your therapist will develop an individually tailored plan to help you reach your goals.  You can think of your plan as your road map of how to best create the life that you want for yourself.