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Monique  Gilcrest

Monique Gilcrest, LPC

South Carolina

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships

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  • CBT methods
  • ACT techniques
  • Client-centered care

About Monique

Monique Gilcrest is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina with eight years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and other life transitions. Monique also addresses family of origin issues and concerns related to trauma and abuse.

In sessions she talks through the patterns that began in childhood and how they show up now. She uses clear, practical tools from therapies such as CBT and ACT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities.

Monique pays attention to everyday pressures like work stress, caregiver responsibilities, chronic illness, and grief. She helps people develop coping skills for anger, isolation, and intimacy-related difficulties. Conversations often include planning for small changes that fit into a busy life.

Her approach includes skills from DBT for managing strong emotions and some emotionally-focused techniques to improve connection and communication. She describes therapy as collaborative - exploring what matters most and testing what works over time.

Monique accepts clients from outside the United States as well and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical details through the platform’s scheduling tools.

How Monique Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Monique draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. CBT offers concrete ways to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also incorporates client-centered principles, which means sessions are led by the client’s priorities and pace. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and try approaches that fit the person’s needs and preferences over several sessions.

Before booking, confirm which session formats Monique currently offers through the platform’s scheduling tools. Knowing the formats helps plan practical matters like timing and whether a shorter check-in or a longer session works best. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access help from a different location. The focus remains on choosing methods and schedules that match daily life and the issues the client wants to address.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family background?

She works with people on family of origin issues and how early family roles affect current relationships and choices.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on skills and real-life changes. Sessions combine talking and skill practice.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Monique has eight years of experience as a licensed counselor working with issues such as anxiety, depression, and grief.

Where is she licensed and where does she practice?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm the current session formats before booking by checking the platform’s scheduling options.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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