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Therapy for Musicians
Auditions, performance, collaboration, and uncertain schedules can put different kinds of pressure on you. Your experience may include both a deep commitment to music and a need for space from its demands.
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
- Harsh self-evaluation after performances
- Anxiety around auditions or opportunities
- Difficulty separating identity from achievement
Your experience may look different. These examples are starting points for a conversation.
How we can work on this
We can explore how you respond to evaluation and uncertainty, and what support you need between demanding periods. Therapy can address emotional patterns without reducing your life to performance goals.
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
Will therapy improve my musical performance?
Performance results are not promised. Our focus is your mental health, self-understanding, and response to the pressures in your life.
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