Emotional well-being · Individual therapy · Chicago
Living With Uncertainty
Some questions do not have an answer available today. When uncertainty feels unacceptable, you may keep checking, preparing, or delaying in the hope of eliminating every possible 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
- Repeatedly seeking reassurance
- Overpreparing for unlikely outcomes
- Putting life on hold until you know more
Your experience may look different. These examples are starting points for a conversation.
How we can work on this
We can explore the costs of trying to remove all uncertainty and identify reasonable steps you can take with the information you have. The work is about developing flexibility, not ignoring real risks or forcing yourself into unsafe situations.
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
Does accepting uncertainty mean giving up?
No. You can make a thoughtful plan while recognizing that it cannot control every outcome.
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