Chicago Therapist Liz Suran :: Suran Counseling

Individual, Couple & Family Therapist

Chicago Therapist Liz Suran

Hello and Welcome

My name is Liz Suran. I am a clinical therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-image issues, and life transitions.

Whatever it is that brings you to therapy at this time in your life, I believe it is an opportunity for enrichment by gaining greater self-knowledge.

It takes courage to sort through confusion and pain, and in our collaborative work you can find meaning and hope. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Please review this site to learn more about my counseling approach.

Approach

I practice humanistic therapy in which a respectful relationship is most important. A safe environment is essential to exploring issues that can be difficult to address, and I dedicate myself to empathic and accurate listening in our collaborative work. I have a strong belief in the value of each individual and I practice from the conviction that each person inherently has the resources and desire to live a healthy and fulfilling life. I am committed to helping my clients achieve positive growth in line with the goals that they have for therapy.

Painful emotional experiences can create distorted and damaging self-perceptions. I see therapy as an opportunity to modify these messages and establish healthier life patterns. Current distress offers the chance to develop healthier coping skills and a more accurate self-understanding that enhance future experiences and relationships.

I believe that we are responsible for our lives, which can be both empowering and frightening. Life is complex and unpredictable, constantly offering chances to grow and to learn. We always have choices in life, and therapy is an opportunity to become more intentional and thoughtful in the choices that we make.

My approach is integrative, which means I bring knowledge from various modalities in which I’ve been trained such as family systems, existential, experiential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral; but most of all, I am humanistic and relationship-oriented. I think that the counseling relationship is most important in which one person is connecting to another. It’s important to establish a genuine relationship, and you should feel supported and understood, as well as challenged in a safe environment.

Background

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I received my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from DePaul University. My graduate work included theoretical training in multiple approaches with a heavy concentration on the development of clinical skills.

My research centered on eating disorders, studying the association between eating and the struggle for identity. This issue, far more common than most people realize, remains a special interest to me. My work with these clients focuses on a shift from patterns of self-abuse, loathing and deprivation to forgiveness, acceptance, and self-care. Our goal is to return to, or perhaps for the first time experience, a liberated and full participation in life.

After a number of years in clinical practice, heading the family program at a chemical dependency treatment center and facilitating family reunification in the child welfare setting, I received advanced training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. My clinical experience and academic training in couples and family therapy have solidified both a great appreciation for family systems and an integrated approach to this work.

I have worked in a variety of clinical environments, including a community mental health center, group home, recovery home, child welfare agency, and private practice. My professional experience has included work with children and adolescents, abuse and neglect, trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse, relationship struggles, depression, work stress, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and body-image issues.

Fees and Payment Information

My fees are as follows:

$100 per 50 minute individual session
$120 per 50 minute couple/family session
I accept cash and checks
I can also accept credit card payments through PayPal (no PayPal account needed)
The payment portion that you are responsible for is due at time of service
Contracted insurance plans may have a negotiated rate

24 hour notice is required for cancellations.

Existing clients please use PayPal button below to send payments exceeding $50.00

Insurance Information

Chicago Therapist

I am an in-network provider for the following insurance companies:

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Corphealth
Humana
Magellan
Managed Health Network
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

I am also a member of the following Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs):

Employee Resource Systems
ComPsych

Please contact your insurance company to verify the terms of your coverage. You will need to find out if you have a deductible to meet, if you are responsible for a co-payment of each session, and how many sessions are covered per year.

Please note that clients are responsible for any fees incurred if the insurance company denies payment.

If I am not an in-network provider for your insurance company, payment is due at time of service and I will provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Contact Me

To schedule an appointment please call 312.399.0559 or email info@surancounseling.com with your contact information.

Office Location

1300 W. Belmont
Suite 501B
Chicago, IL 60657
Map/Directions

Client Information Forms

Prior to your first session please print and complete the following forms:

Client Information
Confidentiality
Insurance Authorization (only necessary for clients using insurance)