Sam Rustum, LCPC · Chicago
Therapy for men.
Space to be yourself.
You can be doing well on the outside and still feel anxious, disconnected, or weighed down. You do not need to have everything figured out before you ask for support.
Start with a free consultation ↗Individual therapy · $300 for one hour
More than getting through the day.
A chance to understand yourself.
What is life asking of you right now?
Maybe you keep pushing, even when you are exhausted. Maybe your thoughts will not settle, or the way you react surprises you. Perhaps something has changed and you are not sure what comes next.
Our work begins with your experience. Together, we can explore what keeps repeating and practice responses that give you more choice.
A place to begin
What brings you here?
Men’s emotional well-being
A direct, thoughtful space to talk about pressure, emotions, identity, fatherhood, and connection.
Therapy for men ↗Anxiety & self-pressure
Explore worry, overthinking, perfectionism, and the feeling that you should always be doing more.
Explore anxiety therapy ↗Work & responsibility
Make room to consider burnout, career changes, boundaries, and the cost of being constantly available.
Explore work-related concerns ↗Meet Sam
Thoughtful exploration.
Practical steps.
I am Sam Rustum, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. I offer individual therapy that makes room for both understanding yourself and trying something different in everyday life.
Our work may draw on CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and IFS-informed approaches. We will choose a starting point together and check in about what is helping.
More about how I work ↗Client focus
You are more than what you do.
I work with people navigating demanding roles and personal transitions. Explore pages for men, fathers, lawyers, doctors, people in tech, first responders, leaders, and other professional groups.
Before you begin
What if I have never been to therapy?
You do not need to prepare a perfect explanation. We can start with what prompted you to reach out, what has been difficult, and what you hope could change.
Is your practice only for men?
Men’s experiences are a focus of this site, but you do not need to identify as a man to contact me. We can discuss your goals and whether my approach fits what you need.
What happens in a consultation?
The free 15-minute consultation is a chance to ask questions, briefly discuss what you want help with, and talk about availability and next steps. It is not a full therapy session.
What does a session cost?
The fee is $300 for a one-hour session. We can discuss payment questions before scheduling.
Do I have to know what I am feeling?
No. We can begin with concrete situations, thoughts, or reactions. Finding words for your experience can be part of the work.
We can begin with a conversation.
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to discuss what you are looking for and whether working together feels like a fit. Sessions are $300 for one hour.
Request a consultation ↗Sam Rustum, LCPC · Rustum Therapy, LLC · Chicago
$300 for a one-hour session · Free 15-minute consultation