THE ATREEF JOURNAL · CAMBRIDGE, MA
Therapy Insights for Relationships, Emotional Health & Change
Evidence-informed articles on couples therapy, relationship patterns, emotional regulation, anxiety, and personal growth, written by Dr. Ehsan Adib Shabahang of AtReef Therapy in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What is Anxiety? How Does Therapy Help Anxiety?
Anxiety is a common human emotion that originated to keep us safe. If we felt anxious about a spider who appeared to be a threat, anxiety would tell us to move a safe distance away to avoid being bitten.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that combines strategies like mindfulness and acceptance.