Personal growth · Individual therapy · Chicago
Values & Purpose
A life that looks sensible from the outside may no longer feel like your own. You may be meeting expectations without knowing which priorities you would choose if you paused to consider them.
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 disconnected from goals
- Making choices mainly to avoid disappointment
- Uncertainty about what feels meaningful
Your experience may look different. These examples are starting points for a conversation.
How we can work on this
We can explore what you care about in everyday terms and notice where your time and energy do or do not reflect it. Rather than require a single life purpose, we can identify choices that make the next chapter feel more intentional.
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
Do I need one clear purpose?
No. Values can show up in small, repeated choices. We can explore several important areas without expecting one answer to explain your whole 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