Monique Gilcrest

Monique Gilcrest

Licensed Professional Counselor (803) 238-8681

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About Me

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.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

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

Conditions Treated

  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Chronic Pain & Illness
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Hospice & End of Life
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

1204 Bryton Trce
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
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