Monique Gilcrest , LPC

Monique Gilcrest is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina who supports people navigating complex emotional challenges. With eight years of clinical experience, she focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and life transitions while offering care that recognizes each person as an individual with unique strengths and needs.

She builds a compassionate, culturally responsive practice that emphasizes understanding and respect. In sessions she creates a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore emotions, learn healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their resilience. Her work often addresses workplace stress, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and issues that commonly affect women, while also covering areas like grief, parenting, and caregiver stress.

Drawing on evidence-based methods, Monique partners with clients to develop tailored approaches that promote insight and practical change. Her collaborative style aims to empower people to cultivate self-compassion, improve communication, and move toward more satisfying relationships and daily functioning. Monique helps clients set realistic goals and take actionable steps toward meaningful growth and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Monique Gilcrest integrates practical, evidence-based approaches to help clients address emotional and relational concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports living in line with personal values - useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - often effective for mood concerns, stress, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients lead the pace of change, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and exploring identity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monique works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds. This helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and allow ongoing support from licensed professionals regardless of location, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.