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Laura Silverstein

Laura Silverstein, LCSW

Gottman Certified Therapist & Contributor

Laura Silverstein, LCSW, Certified Gottman Couples Therapist (since 2011) helps couples feel more loved, communicate better and have more fun. She offers action-oriented relationship advice based on thirty years of experience as a research clinician, speaker, trainer, and writer.

Considering a couples retreat but have no idea what to expect? You might be interested in watching this free video where Laura explains what a real life couples retreat is actually like (and how it’s different from the movies). Here is the link What Actually Happens at a Real Life Couples Retreat: Truth vs. Movies.

Watch this FREE VIDEO  where Laura and her husband demonstrate 5 Love Games for Couples that correlate with 5 levels of the Gottman Sound Relationship House. 

Laura's Posts

Kids bringing mom breakfast in bed and flowers on Mother's Day.

5 Ways to Truly Celebrate Mom

Laura Silverstein

How to show mom your appreciation and love in a way she will remember

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Couple enjoying a quiet coffee date but do they look like and introvert dating extrovert?

The Introvert’s Guide to Dating an Extrovert

Laura Silverstein

Can an introvert thrive in a relationship with an extrovert? Discover how opposites attract, the secrets to balancing personalities, and tips for building a harmonious, fulfilling relationship.

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Young woman getting ghosted

Ghosting: The Silent Breakup

Laura Silverstein

Tips on how to deal with being ghosted and how to improve communication if you have been the 'ghoster.'

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Couple not talking where one person is stonewalling.

What Is the Difference Between Stonewalling and Gaslighting?

Laura Silverstein

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What Porcupines Can Teach Us About Making Love

Laura Silverstein

Dr. Gottman's "porcupine sex" story is a comical depiction of an all-too-familiar dynamic between men and women in the bedroom.

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Stonewalling

Help! Someone Told Me I’m Stonewalling

Laura Silverstein

Stonewalling is dramatically misunderstood. It is not the icy indifference that it might appear to be on the surface. 

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How to Deal with Passive Aggressive Behavior

How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Your Relationship

Laura Silverstein

Whether it's a backhanded compliment or a subtle eye-roll, learn how to identify passive aggression and what to do about it.

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Help My Spouse Wont Go to Therapy

Help! My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy

Laura Silverstein

Is it possible for one person to improve a relationship on their own?

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Little Lies

The Big Debate over Little Lies

Laura Silverstein

Are they as innocent as you think?

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Not Having Fun

Not Having Fun in Your Relationship? Here’s How to Fix It

Laura Silverstein

Add play and adventure back into your relationship

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How to inspire your partner to join you in couples therapy. Image of couple talking while holding hands and looking at one another.

What to Do When Your Partner Comes Out to You

Laura Silverstein

A confession about gender identity or sexual orientation within a relationship can bring conflicting feelings. What do you do next?

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#AskGottman: Work/Life Balance Answers

Laura Silverstein

The Gottman Institute answers your questions about how to have work/life balance on the blog series #AskGottman.

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