Emotional well-being · Individual therapy · Chicago
Feeling Stuck
You may know that something needs to change without knowing what the change should be. Staying where you are can feel uncomfortable, while every alternative seems to carry its own risk.
Explore a free consultation ↗Start with your experience.
You do not need the perfect explanation. We can begin with what has been difficult and what you would like to understand.
What you may be noticing
- Repeating the same unsatisfying patterns
- Feeling pulled between competing priorities
- Waiting for the right answer before moving
Your experience may look different. These examples are starting points for a conversation.
How we can work on this
Therapy can help us separate practical obstacles from fears, expectations, and habits that narrow your options. We can clarify what matters, identify a small experiment, and use what you learn to guide the next decision.
I am Sam Rustum, LCPC. My work is collaborative: we will discuss your priorities, choose a starting point, and check whether our approach is useful to you.
A question you may have
What if I do not know my goal yet?
Clarifying the goal can be part of therapy. We can start with a recent moment when you felt stuck and work outward from there.
Talk about your next step.
A free 15-minute consultation is a chance to ask questions and discuss fit. Sessions are $300 for one hour. Contact me to confirm availability, location, and payment options.
Request a consultation ↗Sam Rustum, LCPC · Rustum Therapy, LLC · Chicago
$300 for a one-hour session · Free 15-minute consultation