Christopher Gerou

Christopher Gerou is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and life-purpose concerns.

He uses practical, solution-oriented work in sessions. Conversations focus on concrete steps, coping strategies, and making sense of changes. He can also support people facing compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care questions, aging and end-of-life issues, and challenges tied to autism or hearing impairment.

Clients can expect clear communication and a nonjudgmental approach. Christopher emphasizes direct listening and helping people identify what they want to try between sessions. He has a background in counseling and thanatology, the study of death and loss, which informs how he addresses grief and end-of-life topics.

Earlier roles include work in educational settings and with the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. That experience contributes to his familiarity with vocational and caregiving stresses, first responder concerns, and blended family dynamics.

Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused while also allowing space for processing hard feelings. He draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas alongside trauma-focused methods when needed. This combination supports short-term problem solving and deeper work related to trauma or major life transitions.

How Christopher’s approaches work for online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person in front of him. It helps when someone needs to sort feelings and decide what matters next. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and experiments to move forward. It is useful for people who want clear, short-term goals and concrete changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of past harm and loss and offers ways to address traumatic reactions while also building coping skills.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. Christopher will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest which methods make the most sense. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone join from a quieter spot or avoid being on camera if that helps them focus. Ask about the available session styles when you schedule your first appointment.