LCSW, Co-Owner, Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, specializes in traditional couples therapy, affair recovery, discernment counseling and Gottman therapy consultation
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I’m Laura Silverstein, LCSW, a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and founder of Main Line Counseling Partners in Bryn Mawr, PA, right outside of Philadelphia. I help couples feel happier one conversation at a time by teaching practical communication skills that make hard talks safer, calmer, and more productive. If you’re tired of feeling like roommates, stuck in the same argument loop, or walking on eggshells, you’re in the right place.
Free and affordable relationship resources (Other ways Laura can help)
Because high-quality relationship support isn’t always easy to access, Laura offers a variety of free and low-cost resources, including:
Empathy Made Easy (Free Video series)
Relationship Academy (YouTube Channel)
Quizzes for Couples (Fun and informative relationship assessment tests)
Love Is an Action Verb DIY Self-Help Series (Includes a book to read on your own and a couples therapy workbook to do together)
Blog (Action-oriented articles for couples)
For mental health practitioners: Laura also offers 1:1 business consultation.
Laura earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Skidmore College and volunteered at a social service agency in Fiji after graduation. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1998.
She completed a post-graduate externship at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Training Center, founded by Dr. Salvador Minuchin, and later worked as a research clinician for for Drs. John and Julie Gottman, internationally recognized for their ability to predict relationship outcomes with 90% accuracy.
Laura completed the highest level of clinical training at The Gottman Institute, including the certification practicum with peer-reviewed video review, and is also a Certified Gottman Method Trainer.
Please note: Laura is not currently accepting new therapy clients. She would, however, be happy to help you find a clinician who’s a strong fit for your situation.
For clinicians: Laura provides 1:1 business consultation.
Laura earned her BSW from Skidmore College and her MSW from the University of Connecticut. She has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1998. She completed a post-graduate externship at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Training Center (founded by Dr. Salvador Minuchin) and advanced training through The Gottman Institute, including the certification practicum with peer-reviewed video review. She is also a Certified Gottman Method Trainer.
This expertise informs her education and clinical approach.
While her success owes much to advanced education and training from the masters in the field, even more important is her ability to genuinely connect with her students and clients with her warm approachable style.
Improve your relationship, deepen your connection and brush up on your communication and empathy skills (strategies work with or without your partner).
“Love is an Action Verb is a superb book for anyone in a relationship who wants to improve their lives and help their significant others along the way.”
Professor of Social Psychology
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