- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Solution-focused work
About Christopher
Christopher Gerou is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.
He trained at Concordia University Wisconsin, earning a Master’s in Counseling, and holds a second Master’s in Thanatology. Christopher also completed a bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Carthage College. His background includes work with the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and roles across educational settings.
Christopher uses a solution-focused approach alongside client-centered and trauma-focused methods. In sessions he listens, clarifies immediate goals, and works on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal oriented, with room to address grief and loss when they come up.
He helps people talk through endings, major life shifts, and the everyday pressures of early adulthood such as work, identity, and relationships. He also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, first responder stress, adoption and foster care questions, and age-related concerns.
Sessions can address both short-term problems and ongoing adjustment. Christopher draws on his thanatology training when grief, hospice, or end-of-life issues appear. He offers direct guidance, listening, and practical strategies to manage stressors and move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s concerns and supports their own decision-making. This approach is useful for exploring identity, life choices, and relationship worries.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps that move things forward. Sessions identify practical goals and build on what already works, which can help with stress, workplace challenges, and short-term problems.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events and aims to reduce their hold on daily life. It provides ways to process difficult memories and to learn coping skills for anxiety and flashbacks.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help determine which methods fit best based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans may change as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, or avoid travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs when you set up the first session so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, parenting, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening along with solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches to set clear goals and practical steps for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of counseling experience working in vocational rehabilitation, education settings, and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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