Monique Gilcrest , LPC

Monique Gilcrest is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She works with individuals dealing with grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and career pressures. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

She begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Conversations focus on clear goals and small steps. Sessions often include skill practice for coping, emotion regulation, and improving communication.

Monique draws on several evidence-based methods to match what a person needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-driven action. She also brings client-centered care and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.

With eight years of experience, Monique has supported people through chronic stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and life transitions. She pays attention to the whole context of a person’s life, including family of origin issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and challenges linked to first responder work.

Sessions are offered in English and available to international clients. Monique works through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Her style is collaborative and direct, helping people build practical tools and steady supports for day-to-day living.

Approaches that guide online work and healing

Monique commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood, which can help with stress, depression, and relationship worries. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with their values, which is useful for life transitions and coping with chronic health or caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, or a client-centered mix best fits the person’s needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules.