Nestled under the umbrella of “antagonistic relationships” are the narcissistic ones — but relationships can also be antagonistic without being narcissistic. Someone doesn’t have to be a narcissist to enact emotional abuse and cause significant trauma. The impact of any toxic relationship leaves a lasting mark on survivors, and therapy can help you process the stress of any kind of antagonistic relational dynamic. Reach out today.
Healing From Antagonistic Relational Stress
& Coercive Control
ANTAGONISTIC RELATIONAL STRESS THERAPY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
After enduring antagonistic relational stress, coercive control, and chronic invalidation, it’s normal to feel disconnected from yourself (and from others), unsure of how to begin finding your footing. Other times, we may take all the necessary steps to "restart" but still find the agonizing, constant ache of loss and betrayal ever present.
You’re in the right place. At Two Lights Therapy Center, we specialize in helping survivors of abuse find balance and empowerment through trauma-informed therapeutic treatment. We’ve made it our mission to provide care that takes every single detail of your experience seriously. Your story matters. You matter. You are not ever alone.
How I Can Support You.
"You've spent enough time at war with yourself, carrying the weight of someone else's cruelty. You can ask for help. You will smile again. This pain is not forever."
CHICAGO, IL | THERAPY FOR ANTAGONISTIC RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY & RELATIONAL STRESS
My approach is attachment-focused and grounded in evidence-based relational and person-centered theories, but always tailored to your individual experiences. Once we’ve established a foundation of trust and relational safety, I may integrate evidence-based methods like EMDR and Parts Work to support your healing and trauma processing (always at a pace that feels right for you). You deserve the best care possible. At Two Lights Therapy Center, we work hard to offer that.
Therapy can open doors.
