About Me
Hi, I’m Laura.
Love is an action verb, not a passive noun. I guide busy couples to revive their relationships with science-backed, action-oriented advice one conversation at a time.
As a speaker, author, trainer, and Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I have spent 30 years learning what makes long-lasting love and what leads to slow, steady relationship decline. I am a lifelong learner who has had the privilege to learn from renowned relational psychologists, fearless clients, readers, and my family, who know first-hand that I don’t always “practice what I preach” (but am always committed to doing better).
I am fiercely passionate about equity and inclusion, and this next phase in my career is about sharing what I know with as many people as possible, especially those who might not need or have access to, traditional couples therapy. I strive to make no assumptions about who you love or how you love.
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Latest Blog Posts
Stop Gottman’s Four Horsemen
What are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse that lead to the end of the world? Death. Famine. War. Destruction. (Book of Revelation (6:1–8) What are the Gottman Four Horsemen of…
Unlock the Secrets of Love: Take the Ultimate Love Test
Unlock the Secrets of Love: Take the Ultimate Love Test Are you ready to unlock the secrets of love? Discover the ultimate love test to reveal your true compatibility with…
Revive Your Relationship with a Couples Therapy Retreat
Couples Therapy Retreat Does your relationship need a little boost? Are you ready for a weekend getaway? Have you tried to unplug but can’t seem to unwind? If so, a…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
Are you looking for a natural way to manage physical and emotional tension? The progressive muscle relaxation technique is a simple yet effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. (And…
Podcast Features
Delighting in Your Relationship by Making Love an Action with Laura Silverstein
The Date Forever Podcast
May 10, 2022
Relationships: Harmony & Humility
I Used To Be A Therapist – Episode 37
Host: Dr. Wendy Bruton
January 28, 2021
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Testimonials
Thanks for writing! This is a great point, great tips, and great structure. I love the life/blogging comparative element! There is a lot of info out there about how to write for medium…I haven’t been putting much of it into practice…mostly just enjoying writing! But, this is great understandable advice that I will try to use! Thanks!.
– K. Barrett
I’ve never looked at things from this perspective, good insight. I think we focus too much on a fairy tale when it comes to relationships and become upset when it doesn’t come true, embracing and realizing downs are apart of the process, save the trouble.
– Jamal