Therapist profile
Christopher Gerou, LPC
LPC counselor - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused methods
- Trauma-informed care
About Christopher
Christopher Gerou is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and depression.
He trained at Concordia University Wisconsin, with additional graduate study in thanatology and earlier undergraduate work in sociology. His background includes work in educational settings and for the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. That mix of clinical and community work shapes how he approaches practical problems.
Christopher uses straightforward, problem-focused methods. He draws on client-centered principles to listen and respond to each person's priorities. He also uses solution-focused strategies to set clear goals and find small, workable steps forward. For trauma and grief he incorporates trauma-focused methods aimed at helping people process difficult events and losses.
Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, identifying immediate coping steps, and building on what already works in a person’s life. He can help parents manage the day-to-day stress of caregiving and adults who are dealing with family conflict, adoption or foster care concerns, and end-of-life issues.
People who choose him can expect a steady, practical approach that emphasizes clear goals and gradual change. His long experience includes work with first responders, people facing caregiver stress, and those navigating midlife changes and questions about life purpose.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs to clarify priorities, feel heard, and shape goals at their own pace.Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals. It is useful for parents and adults who want concrete changes, problem solving, and a plan for daily challenges.
Trauma-focused therapy addresses symptoms and memories linked to traumatic events or loss. When grief or past trauma affects current functioning, this approach helps people process difficult material and reduce its daily impact.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to commute. Those practical benefits often help people sustain regular work on parenting stress, grief, career decisions, and other life changes.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
He helps with parenting strain, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and family problems that affect daily life.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His work is client-centered and practical. He uses solution-focused steps and trauma-focused interventions when needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience, including roles in education and with the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as session formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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