The Cult of Two

Understanding One-on-One Undue Influence

A son discovers his elderly father has signed over his assets to a “mystic” who appeared after his mother’s death and claims to have predicted her death.

A woman spends fifteen years under the control of an unlicensed therapist who manipulates her emotions, exploits her financially, and eventually says that if they have sex, she will be healed.

These clients often begin our discussions the same way. “It feels culty, but I’m not sure if this counts as a cult…”