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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. 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

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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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 ...

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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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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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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 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 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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The Big Debate over Little Lies

Laura Silverstein

Are they as innocent as you think? ...

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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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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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