Monique Gilcrest - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

8 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Monique Gilcrest

As a licensed therapist serving South Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. With a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique journey, I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors individual experiences and strengths.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a supportive, affirming environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and rediscover their inherent resilience. I have extensive experience addressing diverse concerns including workplace stress, life transitions, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and women’s mental health challenges.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies that promote healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. My goal is to empower individuals to cultivate self-love, improve communication, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Licenses

LPC

7114

Professional experience

Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Monique is a gifted therapist who listens deeply I am so thankful for her.”

“Great experience”

“Lovely and compassionate therapist. So very grateful for our sessions together. She listens and understands both me and my partner and gives us appropriate tools to work on our relationship issues together.”

“Amazing person to work with. Well versed in biblical knowledge. Insightful, patient, wise. Monique is a very special person.”

“Easy to talk to. Provides good advice and clear directions.”

“Nikki has helped me view myself in different ways. She truly has a heart for people and it shows through her words and actions. I think very highly of her and she holds a special place in my heart.”

“Ms. Gilchrist listens and is very knowledgeable”

“Monique Gilcrest strikes the perfect balance between expertise and relatability. She's an excellent listener who really gets it, and her teaching approach is both insightful and practical. You'll leave sessions feeling heard, understood, and equipped with valuable tools. Her warm, professional manner makes even difficult topics feel manageable. Couldn't ask for a better therapist!”

“Good therapist”

“Great communication! Great response time”

“My first session felt very natural and shes easy to talk to.”

“Very calm, kind, encouraging, and down to earth.”

“Amazing”

“Miss Gilcrest is awesome and cuts no corners. I love her approach this far and I'm greatful that we was assigned to her.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.