Laura Silverstein, LCSW has over fifteen years experience counseling young children, adolescents and adults. She works with individuals, couples, families and groups using a supportive, problem-solving approach, paying attention to all of life's contexts.

Ms. Silverstein received her Bachelors in Social Work from Skidmore College, her Master of Social Work from University of Connecticut and advanced, post-graduate training at the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center, Inc. (formerly Philadelphia Child Guidance Training Center, founded by Dr. Salvadore Minuchin, MD)    She has been mentored extensively by Dr. Yvonne Agazarian, Ed.D., the Founder of the Systems-Centered Training & Research Institute.   Ms.Silverstein has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1998.

Research shows that most people have the same arguments over and over (and over and over).  Ms. Silverstein is certified as a trainer in a communication system called SAVI^tm.  This expertise enables her to teach couples and family members how to change their communication patterns. 

While her success owes much to advanced education and training, even more important is her ability to genuinely connect with her clients.   No matter what issue brings one to therapy, most people experience more hope when they feel connected and understood.