Individual therapy · Chicago & online

Therapy for Lawyers

You may be skilled at anticipating problems, carrying responsibility, and keeping your emotions out of the room. Those strengths can also make it hard to stop working—or stop thinking about work—when the day ends.

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Space to be yourself

You are more than your performance.

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

Does any of this feel familiar?

Replaying conversations, cases, or perceived mistakes
Perfectionism and a persistent fear of falling short
Billable-hour pressure and difficulty protecting personal time
Irritability, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected in relationships
Uncertainty about your career, identity, or what comes next

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

How I work

Curiosity, collaboration,
and practical change.

We start with what the pressure feels like for you. Together, we can explore how high standards, self-criticism, and a sense of responsibility shape your decisions. We can practice boundaries, work with anxious thinking, and make room for needs that have been pushed aside.

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

Respond to mistakes with perspective rather than prolonged self-criticism

Build boundaries that reflect your priorities and real constraints

Reconnect with relationships and interests outside your professional role

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.

You do not need to share identifying client information or confidential case details for us to explore how your work affects you.

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.