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!
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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
SC LPC 7114
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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
I am so grateful for Monique. She has helped me navigate this season of my life better than I could on my own. She is like my pathfinder. I know the path is there but she helps me get to it. :)
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Monique for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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