COUPLES THERAPY · BOSTON & CAMBRIDGE, MA
Couples Therapy in Heart of Cambridge, MA
Tired of fighting in your relationship? Feeling disconnected from your partner or lacking connection and romance? Do you have sex issues in your relationship? Are financial stress, parenting struggles, work challenges, or trust issues putting a strain on your relationship?
Every couple hits a point where the conversation stops working. The same fight, different night. The quiet that replaced it. AtReef offers structured, research-informed couples therapy for partners who are ready to do something different.
You don't need to be in crisis to ask for help.
Meet Your Therapist,
Dr. Ehsan Adib Shabahang
I’m Ehsan, a psychotherapist based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I founded my practice AtReef Therapy with a simple goal: to create a supportive sanctuary for emotional well-being while helping you thrive and move toward the life you want.
My work blends modern, evidence-informed therapy with practical, real-world strategies you can use right away such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and works of Jungian therapy (analytical psychology).
I’m also an author and the creator of Self-Reflective Relationship Therapy (SRRT), a research-based approach designed to help couples rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and support lasting personal and relational growth.
Don't Let Conflict Define Your Bond & Rediscover the Spark
Many couples sense they're in a rut but can't pinpoint the cause. They often harbor grudges, lose optimism, or feel stuck in a relationship that seems doomed to either fizzle out or remain unhappy. Your relationship doesn't have to stay stuck or become a disheartening statistic.
In reality, our therapists can identify with 94% accuracy which relationships are likely to falter. This means that, alongside your therapist, you'll uncover the specific reasons your relationship is struggling. We'll collaborate with you to address these issues and help you achieve the relationship or marriage you once envisioned.
When both partners are fully invested in the therapy process, the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy reports a satisfaction rate of up to 98% for couples in counseling. We're committed to helping you be among those satisfied couples.
Always and Forever: Goal for a Healthy Relationship
A Guide to Building Strong, Lasting Connections
Relationships require care, understanding, and intentional effort. In my book, Always and Forever: Goal for a Healthy Relationship, I share practical insights and strategies to help couples and individuals foster meaningful, lasting bonds.
📖 Available on Amazon – Get your copy here or ask Ehsan for your free copy!
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, or navigate challenges, this book provides the tools to help you thrive.
Self-Reflective Relationship Therapy Workbook (SRRT)
A 6-Week Path to Connection, Communication, and Growth
Relationships require care, understanding, and intentional effort. In my book, Always and Forever: Goal for a Healthy Relationship, I share practical insights and strategies to help couples and individuals foster meaningful, lasting bonds.
📖 Available on Amazon – Get your copy here or ask Ehsan for your free copy!
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, or navigate challenges, this book provides the tools to help you thrive.
Some Of The Benefits Of Couples Counseling Include:
What can you gain from couple therapy?
Through effective therapy, you and your partner can learn effective communication skills while developing a deeper understanding of each other’s needs and feelings, and gain valuable tools to manage and resolve conflicts. Counseling can also help you to strengthen your emotional connection, rebuild trust, and improve intimacy within your relationship.
Couples Counseling provides you with a safe and confidential space for you and your partner to discuss your issues and concerns with the guidance of an experienced therapist. It gives you and your partner the tools to help you restore deep connection and communication.
Attending a couples counseling session can be very beneficial for couples at any stage of their relationship, starting from premarital counseling to working through long-standing issues in your relationship. By addressing and resolving such issues constructively and healthily, you can improve your overall relationship satisfaction and build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.
Increased Empathy and Understanding
Resolution of verbal conflicts
Increased Intimacy, respect, & affection
Improving a stuck relationship
Healing from betrayal & affair repair
Developing coping skill
Improvement in the friendship system
Development of problem-solving
Development of communication skills
Your relationship is worth fighting for!
Having a strong relationship needs nurturing, just as your personal well-being. When things get complicated, you may benefit from seeing a therapist who specializes in relationship therapy to gain a fresh perspective on ways you can create a positive energy within your life and your relationship.
In 2023, I became a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, incorporating John Gottman's groundbreaking research into my practice. This approach is backed by extensive studies involving thousands of couples and offers proven techniques to differentiate happy couples from unhappy ones in long-term relationships.
My specialty areas include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and coping with life's challenges, as well as addressing sex and relationship issues. I have a particular knack for helping couples navigate the complexities of infidelity and conflict. My approach aims to empathize with the emotional turmoil involved and guide couples toward healing and constructive decision-making.
Signs Your Relationship Is In Trouble And Needs Help
There are several signs you can look for in your relationship that suggest you need professional help with couples counseling. Do you have any of these in your relationship?
Your discussions often start off harsh and critical
You or your partner often criticize each other
There are signs of contempt in the relationship, such as eye-rolling
Arguments often turn defensive, with one partner blaming the other for the problems
Communication comes to a complete stop, and the silent treatment
Emotional flooding and poor body language during arguments
Unresolved conflicts that have never been repaired
Negative memories are more present than positive ones
Not sure if your relationship is “going through a rough patch” or something more?
Take the free 3 minute relationship assessment to get clarity on communication, trust, emotional safety, and respect based on the last 3 months.
20 questions, about 3 minutes. Score-based results with a clear interpretation. Practical next steps based on your results
Fees & Insurance
I understand that knowing the fees and whether I accept insurance upfront will help you save time and verify whether I’m the right fit for you.
I am an “out-of-network” provider—in other words, I do not directly accept insurance in my couples therapy practice. If you have an out-of-network plan with your insurance company and choose to use it, you may be eligible to get some reimbursement by submitting a “superbill” to your insurance company.
I have also partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.
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My goal is to help you reconnect and build a stronger, long-lasting relationship. One that makes you happy.
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I will provide you with the tools that you need to strengthen your own relationship with yourself and your partner.
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Learn the true cause of conflict between you and your partner – and ways that you can overcome it.
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I promote a supportive environment that allows you to be and feel safe in communicating your emotions to your partner.