Jason Gerou, MA, LPC, Therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Jason Gerou, LPC, helps adults across Michigan navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical support. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to maintain stability with bipolar disorder, Jason offers a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy and respect. Through individual therapy, he works with young adults, adults, and middle-aged individuals to improve emotional well-being, process life transitions, and rediscover a sense of purpose. Patients across Michigan appreciate Jason’s down-to-earth presence and ability to help them develop real, lasting change in their lives. Jason is especially passionate about supporting individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD, psychosis and schizophrenia, and challenges related to alcohol and drug use. His approach is deeply person-centered and trauma-informed, allowing clients to feel seen and understood as they rebuild trust in themselves and their environment. With a strong commitment to working with individuals affected by substance use, Jason helps clients explore the roots of addiction while building healthier coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills. He also brings expertise in working with individuals experiencing altered perceptions or distress related to psychotic symptoms, helping them develop greater insight and self-compassion. Using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques, Jason tailors treatment to the unique needs of each individual. His approach is collaborative, helping clients gain greater awareness of their thoughts and behaviors while practicing practical tools to manage distress. He is also experienced in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and men navigating complex emotional, relational, or identity-related concerns. Additional specialties include grief, gender identity, midlife transitions, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. Jason began practicing in 2013 and brings more than a decade of clinical experience to his work at LifeStance Health. Outside the therapy room, he enjoys hiking, working out, spending time outdoors, and laughing with his family—activities that reflect his belief in the healing power of connection, movement, and nature.