Monique Gilcrest

Monique Gilcrest is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing strong emotions and life stress. She focuses on problems like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, and anger. Monique aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.

She creates a calm space where clients can name their feelings and try new ways to cope. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, such as managing overwhelming emotion and improving communication. Monique works with each person at their own pace and respects their background and goals.

Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods to match what each person needs. She uses practical tools to reduce rumination, shift unhelpful thinking, and build emotional regulation skills. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier reactions when stress hits.

Over eight years in practice in South Carolina, Monique has helped people handle grief, trauma, career strain, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, and major life transitions. She also supports those navigating intimacy issues, family-of-origin concerns, and challenges that come with aging.

Monique holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She offers sessions in English and is available to international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values. It helps people act in ways that match what matters to them, even when emotions are intense. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, concentrates on understanding and shifting emotional responses to improve close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monique collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and useful for the client's situation.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try tools and practice skills where they live, then bring observations back to sessions for coaching and adjustment.