Christopher Gerou, LPC

Christopher Gerou brings a thoughtful and experienced presence to counseling, grounded in formal training and long-term practice. He earned a Master of Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin and a Master in Thanatology from Hood College in Maryland - the study of death and loss. His undergraduate studies in sociology were completed at Carthage College in Kenosha. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), he applies professional standards to his clinical work across settings.

Communication, nondiscrimination, trust, and personal nature of sessions are described by him as foundational to his practice. He has developed a solution-focused orientation that emphasizes practical steps and achievable goals, while also maintaining sensitivity to the complex emotions that accompany bereavement and end-of-life concerns. He identifies a specialty in issues of living and dying and grief across the lifespan, working with children, adults, and older adults.

Christopher’s background includes roles in a variety of educational environments as well as service with the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. That breadth of experience informs his work with clients facing relationship challenges, caregiving stress, trauma, and life transitions. He aims to blend compassionate listening with pragmatic strategies to help people navigate difficult losses and everyday struggles.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christopher Gerou uses established, client-centered approaches to guide remote therapy in ways that fit each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship, helping clients explore feelings and values to find their own solutions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, forward-looking strategies and small, achievable steps to address stress, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic events, offering techniques to process difficult memories and support recovery from abuse or overwhelming experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Christopher works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel most helpful, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays aligned with what the client needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible and accessible. These options allow clients to meet from home or during breaks in their day, fit sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and continue therapy through moves or life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent, ongoing support tailored to each client’s circumstances.