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My name is Monique but known by most as Nikki. I am a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with over 6 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions, and reaching personal goals. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm, interactive, and empowering. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, value, and compassion, and aim to remove stigmatizing labels. My approach combines biblically sound principles for a Christian counseling approach with cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion focus therapy, narrative therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and the Gottman methods couple’s therapy.,. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I'm here to accompany you on your journey of renewing your vision, reclaiming your identity, and becoming who you were meant to be.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, 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, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monique Gilcrest. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have been with Monique for over a year now and I am so exceptionally grateful.. I feel stronger and better able to navigate life’s challenges. She is amazing and I absolutely recommend her.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Sessions with Monique feel like a warm hug. She listens well and provides very soothing advice and encouragement. She has said some profound things to me that have stuck with me already.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Have very much enjoyed our initial interactions and look forward to future sessions.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Great therapist!
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching
Monique is compassionate and easy to talk to. She has a good understanding of what I am dealing with. She is helping me figure the best ways to overcome what I am going through.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Monique is there for me! Talking to her is my most anticipated call of the week.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Has good insight
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Nikki has been absolutely amazing so far! I find myself nodding so much throughout our sessions because she always hits the nail on the head. She knows how to identify the pain points and speaks to them in a calm and reassuring manner. I’ve only had 2 sessions with her and I’m looking forward to more. She’s open, patient and attentive and I can’t wait to see the positive changes that will come about once I start putting her advice into practice. God bless you Nikki ❤️
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
This has been a great counseling experience so far and I intent to continue. Ms. Gilcrest gives me the perspective in a way I can receive it and understand it, so that I can be a better spouse myself and ultimately a better me. She's helped me to see why my spouse and I come into friction often during intense or less than positive conversations, and work on methods to reduce that friction.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
excellent listening skills and work habits
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Ms. “Nikki” Gilcrest is a phenomenal woman of God who is patient and attentive to your concerns. She doesn’t just respond to give an answer - she stops to digest and comprehend exactly what the nature of the concern is so that she may address the root. Additionally, if you’re faith-based, she incorporates scriptures in the appropriate places that you may takeaway. Our relationship is very much established and I’m grateful to be continuing therapy under her care and attention.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Monique is kind and understanding. She is a good listener with years of experience. Highly recommend.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
She is straight to the point and is a great listener.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
she is on time, and sympathetic and empathetic.
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Right off the bat, on our first session together I've already started to see the ways in which I can improve and work towards, Ms. Gilcrest has helped me a lot.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Gil rest is very pleasant and really easy to talk to. I felt as it she could relate to my issues and Mede sure I was completely comfortable about the issues that I needed to discuss
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am very fortunate to have found Ms. Gilcrest. She's attentive, a great listener, and offers thoughtful suggestions. Her comforting presence makes opening up less stressful. I appreciate her.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Monique is a fantastic therapist. She has a unique way of making me feel supportive while gently "holding me to the fire" when I really need an encouraging push to move forward. She doesn't let me slack on myself, and I need that kind of support. It is amazing how she can bring these two approached together, and been so insightful. She gives me space, while also nudging me not to wallow in my indecision. She is great at cutting to the chase!
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Monique Gilcrest is amazing ! She's kind , supportive , and offers great advice . She's a ray of sunshine !
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Very relatable and gives wonderful advice!
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 1 month
Monique is a great person listen and add to your personal journey
Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Gilcrest is very easy to communicate with.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Monique has been very responsive and listens to all my concerns and issues
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a great listener and transparent with herself when giving advice.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
She is so wonderful
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Monique for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Monique is respectful, kind, understanding and a great listener. She offers the best insight and allows you to see things from a different perspective. I am so thankful for her and always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Monique for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shows empathy and very Supportive. Get ideas and offers techniques to help cope. Definitely recommend!
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is God sent. I was matched with the right person. She’s not only helping me change my thought process and how I approach things, but she is ministering to my soul as well. I am so grateful for her.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Monique for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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