Individual therapy · Chicago & online

Therapy for Tech Professionals

Fast-moving teams, shifting priorities, and constant learning can make it feel as though you are never doing enough. Whether you work in engineering, product, design, data, or another area of tech, therapy can help you make space for a life beyond your output.

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Space to be yourself

You do not have to be “always on.”

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

Does any of this feel familiar?

Burnout, mental overload, and difficulty switching off
Imposter feelings, comparison, and perfectionism
On-call demands or blurred work and home boundaries
Anxiety about layoffs, career changes, or uncertainty
Feeling disconnected from your body, emotions, or relationships

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 can look at the patterns behind the pressure to optimize, prove yourself, or stay available. I combine practical work on thoughts and behaviors with curiosity about what achievement means to you. Together, we can explore boundaries, uncertainty, and ways to connect more fully with the people and interests that matter.

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

Separate your sense of worth from performance metrics

Respond more flexibly to uncertainty and change

Develop sustainable habits for rest, boundaries, and relationships

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 explain every technical detail or share proprietary information. The focus is on how your experiences affect 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.