Over the next several months, we will be sharing bios of the people who make up Lowenstein & Associates. We hope this serves as a way for you to get to know us a little bit better. This month we begin with David and Luanne Lowenstein.
David Lowenstein, PhD
Psychologist
Clinical Director
David Lowenstein has been providing therapeutic counseling to individuals and families since 1989, the year he opened Lowenstein & Associates. He works primarily with adolescents, adults, and couples, and he does custody evaluations and current fitness evaluations for high-conflict divorce cases. He is also a frequent source for the Central Ohio news media, and a well-known guest speaker, trainer, and consultant for numerous associations, schools, businesses, and agencies throughout the country.
Dr. Lowenstein is always quick to get to the root of the problem, and patients welcome his straightforward, down-to-earth approach. “If there’s a problem, let’s deal with it – and solve it,” he says. He strives to empower patients with practical strategies for setting boundaries around what is and isn’t appropriate in their relationships. “I identify a lot with the troubles people are going through because I grew up in a family with a lot of dysfunction and marital difficulties,” he said. Today, David’s caseload primarily consists of referrals and returning clients.
In his free time, David likes to travel, dine out with his wife, and spend time with his daughters and grandson.
Luanne Lowenstein, LISW-S
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Clinical Director
Luanne Lowenstein has been in private practice with her husband, David Lowenstein, since 1989, which was not long after earning her master’s degree in Social Work at Ohio State University. Prior to that, she worked in another private practice. In the past, she has also been a member of the adjunct faculty at Ohio State University. Today she refers to herself as an eclectic therapist who uses a variety of theoretical orientations, such as family systems theory, ego psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and rational emotive behavior therapy. She works primarily with women and couples, and has significant experience in grief counseling.
“I can gently challenge people’s thinking in an effort to help them change,” Luanne said. “I am really committed to helping people change and get to a better place in their life, particularly in their relationships.”
In addition to working with her own clients, Luanne devotes some of her time to mentoring the younger clinicians in the practice to help them evolve and grow. She sees supervising young social workers as a way to give back to the profession.
Outside of the office, Luanne insists that being a mom, and now a grandmother, are all the best parts of her life. Although she often works remotely, she has a goldendoodle named Bourdain that accompanies her on days when she is in the office. He’s a naturally empathetic dog, she says, and the new love in her life.
