- Solution focused
- Trauma aware
- Long experience
About Christopher
Christopher Gerou is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and questions around adoption and foster care. He brings a calm, practical style to sessions and focuses on short-term, solution-minded steps that people can try between visits. His approach aims to ease everyday strain and help clients move forward with clearer goals.
He earned a Master of Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin and a Master in Thanatology, the study of death and loss, from Hood College. He also holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Carthage College. Christopher has practiced for three decades and lists extensive experience working across educational settings and state vocational rehabilitation services.
In the room he listens closely and centers what matters to the person in front of him. He uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods to set achievable goals and to build on strengths. When trauma or loss is part of the story, he draws on Trauma-Focused approaches to carefully address those difficult memories.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Christopher often breaks concerns into manageable steps and helps people track small wins. He also supports parenting concerns, LGBT issues, caregiver stress, and life-stage transitions such as midlife challenges and end-of-life planning.
Christopher practices in Wisconsin as an LPC. He speaks English and brings long-term practical experience to people needing help with coping, grief work, life changes, and career or relationship stress.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client's pace; it helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity, and support to sort out feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy is forward-looking and practical, concentrating on small, concrete steps that lead toward the client's goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses painful memories and their effects, using careful techniques to reduce distress and build coping skills for daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or new issues arise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around daily obligations, fit a shorter check-in into a busy day, or avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions without being on camera when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio-only check-in is preferable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, and concerns related to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and practical, with an emphasis on setting clear, short-term goals and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he bring?
He has about 30 years of counseling experience working in educational settings and with state vocational rehabilitation services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.