Professional life · Individual therapy · Chicago
Therapy for Startup Founders
Building something new can involve frequent changes, uncertainty, and a strong personal investment in the outcome. It may feel hard to admit that the pace or responsibility is affecting you.
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
- Feeling unable to step away
- Mood tied closely to business developments
- Pressure to appear certain when you are not
Your experience may look different. These examples are starting points for a conversation.
How we can work on this
We can consider how the founder role interacts with anxiety, identity, and self-expectations. Therapy can help you examine what is sustainable and how to make room for support while living with uncertainty.
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 you help with fundraising decisions?
Therapy can address the emotional strain around decisions. Financial, legal, and fundraising advice belong with appropriately qualified advisers.
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