Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t always super straightforward. If you’ve felt stuck in therapy, it doesn’t mean you or your therapist are failing, but it may be time to integrate bottom-up trauma therapies like EMDR. With the right support and active engagement outside of sessions, recovery is possible.

Explore this blog if you’ve ever had questions like what creates a narcissist, and can a narcissist change? Narcissistic traits often stem from early attachment wounds, emotional neglect, and trauma, but healing isn’t as simple as understanding where it all began. This blog breaks down the complex roots of narcissism without justifying harmful behavior, and explores why change is only possible if the narcissistic person is willing to do the work themselves.

If you’re in narcissistic abuse recovery and constantly asking yourself, “Am I too much?”—you’re not alone. The truth is, you were never too much. You just learned to shrink in a relationship that couldn’t hold your fullness. Healing means learning to take up space again.

Anxious-preoccupied attachment is often misunderstood and, too often, mocked. Behind the fear of being “too much” is deep self-abandonment and vulnerability to narcissistic abuse. If you find yourself overgiving, second-guessing your worth, or chasing love that hurts, it’s time to come home to yourself. Two Lights Therapy Center offers support for individuals with anxious-preoccupied attachment styles and narcissistic abuse recovery in Chicago.

Thinking about couples therapy for narcissistic abuse in Chicago? In most cases, it’s not the safest or most effective path (and can even be harmful without the right precautions). But in very select situations, with a specialist and a clear harm reduction approach, couples therapy may help clarify relational realities or reduce further harm. Learn more about when it’s appropriate and when it’s not (in this blog!).

Wondering if it's narcissistic abuse? Learn how to spot the signs, from chronic gaslighting to identity erosion, and why these patterns go far beyond ordinary relationship toxicity.

If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, finding the right kind of support is essential. In this post, we explore the best therapy for narcissistic abuse—why general approaches often fall short, and how a trauma-informed, relational specialist can help you safely process the manipulation, rebuild self-trust, and find peace. Not all therapy is created equal, and for survivors, that difference matters.

Survivors of narcissistic relationships often face invisible wounds that go far beyond the relationship itself. From isolation and gaslighting to being met with judgment instead of support, the struggle doesn’t always end when the relationship does. This blog explores the silent weight survivors carry—and why healing requires more than just “leaving.”