Sam Rustum, LCPC · Chicago & online
Therapy for Perfectionism
High standards may have helped you get where you are. But when anything short of flawless feels like failure, achievement can come with anxiety, exhaustion, and very little satisfaction.
Let’s talk ↗Space for something different
Care deeply. Leave room to be human.
When “good enough” never feels enough
- Feeling that you should always be doing more
- Treating mistakes or feedback as evidence that you are not good enough
- Worrying that others will reject you if you fall short
- Overthinking until it is difficult to begin or finish
- Struggling to rest, delegate, or enjoy what you have accomplished
The cost of constant pressure
In relationships
Trying to appear flawless can make it difficult to share uncertainty or feel close to other people.
At work
Overanalyzing, procrastinating, and taking on too much can leave you feeling trapped between impossible standards and exhaustion.
Within yourself
Even accomplishments may quickly give way to the next expectation. Your inner critic can make rest feel undeserved.
What we can explore together
We can look at what perfectionism is trying to protect you from and practice responding with more flexibility.
- Separate your worth from your performance
- Set boundaries around responsibility and overworking
- Experiment with realistic standards
- Respond to feedback and mistakes with perspective
- Make space for rest, connection, and enjoyment
A place to start
You don’t need the perfect words.
A free 15-minute phone consultation is a chance to ask questions and see whether working together feels like a fit.
Explore a consultation ↗Sam Rustum, LCPC · Rustum Therapy, LLC
Chicago & online · $300 for a one-hour session
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