Gurnee
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Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA

Christopher Gerou

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA (he, him)

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Gurnee, IL 60031
(224) 408-5474
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I want to take this opportunity to thank you for reaching out to me and introduce myself. I am Christopher Gerou, and I have practiced counseling for over 29 years. I invite you to email or call for an appointment. I also offer a video chat or a phone call to discuss your challenges further. I look forward to working with you and am interested in where we will go as we start this process of helping you find a solution to the issues you want to address. I’m also open to serving businesses on a limited basis as a grief counselor, during a crisis need or death in the workplace, or in Professional Development.
My home office is where I do all of my sessions from when I do virtual or phone.
I am a Thanatologist, which comes from (Thanatology or Deathlore, the scientific study of death and the losses brought about as a result). I have a passion for this field of study and grief work. I've worked on crisis teams, served as a Trauma Specialist, worked in funeral homes and hospice, and taught "Issues of Living and Dying" at the college level.
I have a very solution-focused approach to counseling. I practice with four core principles: Communication, nondiscrimination, trust, and confidentiality are the cornerstone of my practice. These four principles allow me to help you find a balance in your life and happiness where you haven't been able to.
Call or Christopher Gerou now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 408-5474

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Convergent Counseling, Inc.

Gurnee, IL 60031

(224) 408-5474
I am taking new clients and don't have a waiting list. I am interested in serving businesses for crisis management needs or group work.
I specialize in Grief and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (224) 408-5474
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Convergent Counseling, Inc.

Gurnee, IL 60031

(224) 408-5474
I am taking new clients and don't have a waiting list. I am interested in serving businesses for crisis management needs or group work.
I specialize in Grief and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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Regarding my fees, I am a counselor who does everything through cash. I don't accept insurance other than an HSA card. I do offer sliding scale fees as well. Please review further on how to send the fees or what I take for payments.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474
"
Regarding my fees, I am a counselor who does everything through cash. I don't accept insurance other than an HSA card. I do offer sliding scale fees as well. Please review further on how to send the fees or what I take for payments.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 5688-125 Christopher Gerou
    License state differs from primary location state.

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Concordia University , Counseling

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Hood College Thanatology M.A. (Study of Death and Dying) / 2007
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Thanatologist, CT, LPC, and Grief Counselor with 27 years of experience in education, counseling, hospice, grief, and career counseling.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474
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Thanatologist, CT, LPC, and Grief Counselor with 27 years of experience in education, counseling, hospice, grief, and career counseling.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
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I work with clients who have suffered a loss or who are caregivers to a dying individual. Through my solution-focused practices, I focus on the issues related to primary and secondary losses. We also work on many other emotional aspects of the loss.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474
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I work with clients who have suffered a loss or who are caregivers to a dying individual. Through my solution-focused practices, I focus on the issues related to primary and secondary losses. We also work on many other emotional aspects of the loss.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Armenian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Armenian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Since this is about you, I like to get the process going right away. I'll do my little part then you are moving forward. I will focus on providing person-centered and solution focus practices. I'm not about wasting your time, and it's hard enough to get to counseling, let alone me wasting your time. So, join me so I can support you and your needs.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474
"
Since this is about you, I like to get the process going right away. I'll do my little part then you are moving forward. I will focus on providing person-centered and solution focus practices. I'm not about wasting your time, and it's hard enough to get to counseling, let alone me wasting your time. So, join me so I can support you and your needs.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 408-5474

Location

Primary Location

Convergent Counseling, Inc.

Gurnee, IL 60031

(224) 408-5474

Email me

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

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I am taking new clients and don't have a waiting list. I am interested in serving businesses for crisis management needs or group work.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 408-5474
"
I am taking new clients and don't have a waiting list. I am interested in serving businesses for crisis management needs or group work.
Photo of Christopher Gerou, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Christopher Gerou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 408-5474