Connell Cowan, PhD
Dr. Connell Cowan is a clinical psychologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He co-wrote Smart Women / Foolish Choices, a runaway bestseller that spawned an entire genre of books dealing with male/female issues and dilemmas. The book spent nearly a year on the New York Times bestseller list, sold millions of copies, has been published in 23 different languages, and was made into a hit musical in Japan. Following his first work, Women Men Love / Women Men Leave also became a NYT bestseller. Husbands & Wives completed the relationship trio. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows and his writings have been published in a number of journals, magazines, and newspapers internationally.
Dr. Cowan also established the Human Sciences Center in Los Angeles –– a non-profit center for research and treatment funded in part by the Eli Lilly Foundation. The innovative work at the Center was featured on the CBS show, “60 Minutes.” He has been involved in activities ranging from teaching at the California School of Professional Psychology and in the School of Public Health at UCLA to consulting to the Superior Court of Los Angeles. Along with his writings and clinical practice, Dr. Cowan has created and produced a number of television and video projects for syndication and cable, blending both psychological information and drama.
He has two adult children and lives in Los Angeles with Susan Sullivan, his longtime partner. Dr. Cowan and Dr. Kipper collaborate regularly in their clinical practices to provide integrative care for their patients. They have worked together closely for the past 30 years and have practiced collectively for over 60 years. This collaboration has examined the behavioral and emotional obstacles to career success, marital quality, effective parenting, and optimal health. Override is the culmination of their experience, research, and thought on work, relationships, and healthy lifestyles.