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Dr. Karen Katunich, PA Psychologist PS006207L
Pennsylvania
PA Psychologist - Mood and anxiety concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- DBT and mindfulness
- Veteran issues
About Karen
Dr. Karen Katunich is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS006207L) with four decades of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, trauma and abuse, and problems with relationships and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns related to addictions, anger, self-esteem, and seasonal affective disorder. Sessions are held in English and she does not work with international clients.
Katunich trained at Virginia Commonwealth University and completed an internship at the Pittsburgh Consortium-Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Her background includes roles in both university clinic settings and private practice. She previously served as Director of Resident Psychotherapy Training at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and worked as a senior clinician in a mood disorders clinic.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques. In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and build practical coping skills for daily life.
In sessions she often blends structured exercises with conversational problem-solving. That might mean tracking mood and behavior patterns, practicing specific coping skills, and trying skills between sessions. The emphasis is on clear steps someone can try and review at the next meeting.
Her experience includes treatment of mood and personality disorders and care for veterans and armed forces issues. People looking for help with kink or BDSM related concerns can find a clinician familiar with those topics. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Katunich commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small experiments and skill practice. DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal situations.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and collaborative problem-solving. Together these approaches allow sessions to be both structured and responsive. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods fit best based on goals and preferences rather than assuming a single path.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats were not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and reduce travel time. If you want to try remote sessions, the therapist will discuss how to structure meetings, what skills to practice between sessions, and how to schedule follow-ups to track progress.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar and depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered work, DBT skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience, including roles in university clinics, a mood disorders clinic, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS006207L) based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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