Monique Gilcrest, LPC

Monique Gilcrest is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with adults on issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, and caregiving strain. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps people can use between sessions.

She focuses on clear goals and simple tools. That can mean learning new ways to think about problems, practicing emotion regulation skills, or improving communication with others. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, and aging and geriatric issues, offering help that acknowledges those specific stresses.

Monique draws from several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based methods, and client-centered listening. She listens first, then helps clients choose strategies that fit their values and daily life. Sessions often include homework and skill practice so progress continues outside of the therapy hour.

With eight years of experience, Monique has worked with people facing workplace pressure, caregiving burnout, and the long-term effects of trauma. She emphasizes strengths while helping clients address tough patterns that get in the way of living well. Her aim is to help people feel more capable and connected to what matters to them.

People who want straightforward, collaborative support often find this approach useful. To start, she asks about current concerns and priorities, then co-creates a plan that fits each person's schedule and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, life changes, and feeling stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgment so people can find their own answers. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship work, and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches practical skills to change patterns that maintain depression or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Monique works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a client's needs and goals. She will help you try tools and adjust strategies as progress unfolds, so the plan reflects your preferences and what actually helps.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow steady work during caregiving or health challenges. It also lets people use brief check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what works best for their routine. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, client-centered work, and CBT to remote sessions so practical skill-building, values work, and reflective conversation continue even when meeting virtually.