Matt Lowmaster

Matt is a Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s Candidate who brings a calm, grounded presence shaped by a wide range of life experiences. He has been married for 20 years and is the father of six children, giving him firsthand insight into the joys, complexities, and challenges of family life. Through both his personal relationships and professional roles, Matt has seen the powerful influence that marriages and committed partnerships have on family stability, emotional health, and overall well-being.

Parenting a child with Trisomy 18 has deeply influenced how Matt understands resilience, presence, advocacy, and unconditional care. He grew up in Western Pennsylvania (and remains a lifelong Steelers fan) and served on active duty in the U.S. Army, where he worked on an experimental watercraft and traveled to 17 countries. Following his military service, Matt worked as a Department of Defense contractor teaching communication systems before relocating to Washington so his wife could pursue graduate school. For the past 14 years, he has worked as an Occupational Safety and Health professional, supporting individuals in high-stress environments and helping people navigate difficult situations with clarity and care.

Matt has also experienced profound personal loss, including the sudden deaths of both of his parents within three days of each other. These experiences allow him to sit with clients in grief, transition, and uncertainty with empathy and steadiness. He has a strong desire to work with couples and is particularly drawn to helping partners improve communication, navigate stress and life transitions, and build stronger, more connected relationships.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys mountain biking with his kids, hunting and fishing, coaching youth sports, and spending time outdoors. In therapy, he strives to create a welcoming, supportive space where individuals and couples feel understood as they work toward healing, connection, and meaningful change.