Chou Hallegra

Chou Hallegra Gabikiny, the founder of Grace & Hope Consulting, LLC, is a mental health & diversity consultant specializing in stress management, suicide prevention, grief and trauma recovery, inclusive practices, customized employment, Person-Centered Thinking, social skills, and personal development. She is also a best-selling author, speaker, and life coach on a mission to help people rise above their circumstances so they can enjoy life to the fullest.

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Chou holds many credentials, including the following:

- Certified Anxiety Clinical Treatment Professional

- Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional

- Certified Grief Counseling Specialist

- Certified Family Trauma Professional

- Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider

- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

- Certified Master Life Coach

- Certified Supports Broker

- Certified in the Discovery Process of Customized Employment

- Certified Trainer for Person-Centered Thinking

- Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapist

- Board Certified Christian Counselor

​She has over a decade of experience working in human services, providing counseling, case management, and job coaching to individuals affected by mental health challenges, intellectual and developmental differences, addictions, homelessness, ​and single parenting. Chou also provides training and consulting to schools, churches, businesses, and nonprofit agencies.

Chou completed a Master's of Arts degree in Human Services at Liberty University and an Advanced Diploma in Biblical Counseling at Light University. She also holds a post-graduate certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling from Utah State University. Chou completed additional trauma-related training, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) , Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) , and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Traumatized Children.

Having personally experienced some debilitating and chronic health conditions, Chou is passionate about helping others achieve mental/emotional wellness and reach their full potential so they can enjoy fulfilling lives. As a parent of children with complex needs, she understands first-hand the challenges of caregiving and loves to support families of people with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs.

​Chou is involved with many advocacy organizations and enjoys serving others. She is bilingual in French and English and embraces diversity.