Individual therapy · Chicago & online

Therapy for Leaders & Executives

When others look to you for direction, it can feel difficult to admit uncertainty or ask for support. You may be managing decisions, expectations, and conflict while leaving little space for your own emotional life.

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Space to be yourself

Room for you, beyond the responsibility.

You can bring the parts of your experience that rarely get room elsewhere.

Does any of this feel familiar?

Decision fatigue and the pressure to stay composed
Isolation or feeling unable to let your guard down
Difficulty delegating, setting limits, or trusting others
Perfectionism and tying your worth to results
Relationship strain, burnout, or questions about purpose

You do not need to relate to every item. We begin with what matters to you.

How I work

Curiosity, collaboration,
and practical change.

Therapy gives us room to explore how you relate to responsibility, success, uncertainty, and other people. We can examine patterns of control or self-criticism without judging them, and develop more flexible ways of responding. The focus is your well-being and relationships, including the parts of life that do not appear on a résumé.

Depending on your needs, I may draw on CBT, ACT, psychodynamic exploration, and IFS-informed work. We will talk about what feels helpful and adjust our approach together.

What we can work toward

Make space for uncertainty without treating it as failure

Develop boundaries that support your health and relationships

Clarify values and identity beyond your professional title

Your goals will be individual to you. Therapy is a process we shape together, and outcomes vary.

Meet Sam Rustum, LCPC.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. I work with people navigating anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship challenges.

My aim is to offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where you can understand yourself more clearly and try new ways of responding.

Our work is individual psychotherapy. It centers on your emotional well-being, rather than performance evaluation or organizational consulting.

Getting started

$300 · one-hour session

In-person therapy in Chicago and online sessions subject to location and eligibility. Contact me to confirm availability and discuss payment or insurance questions.