Monique Gilcrest , LPC

Monique Gilcrest is a licensed counselor practicing in South Carolina who supports people as they navigate depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. She prioritizes culturally responsive, compassionate care that respects each individual’s background and strengths and works to understand the full context of a person’s experience.

Her practice emphasizes a supportive, affirming atmosphere where clients can safely explore difficult emotions, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their resilience. Drawing on evidence-based methods, she collaborates with clients to create personalized plans for challenges such as workplace stress, life transitions, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and women's mental health. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she brings professional training and clinical experience to guide clients toward greater self-understanding, improved communication, and more meaningful daily living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where getting clear about priorities and meaning matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. It is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by teaching practical skills for changing thoughts and actions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their feelings at their own pace. This approach supports personal growth, improved self-esteem, and stronger interpersonal connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Monique works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with the client's changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapists and licensed professionals to meet clients where they are. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, address geographic barriers, and maintain continuity during life changes.