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Dr. Karen Katunich

Dr. Karen Katunich

PA Psychologist PS006207L

Pennsylvania

Experienced psychologist focused on mood and coping

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At a glance

Credentials
PA Psychologist PS006207L
License
Psychologist, Pennsylvania / PS006207L
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Mood disorder support
    • Practical coping skills
    • Respectful listening

    About Karen

    Dr. Karen Katunich offers calm, practical support for adults facing mood and life challenges. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, anger, and major life changes. Her style aims to make sessions feel straightforward and respectful so people can talk honestly and find usable steps forward.

    Karen is a Pennsylvania psychologist with four decades of clinical work. She earned a doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed her internship at the Pittsburgh Consortium-VA Medical Center. Her background includes roles as a Senior Clinician in a mood disorders clinic and Director of Resident Psychotherapy Training at a psychiatric institute.

    Her approach builds on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on other methods that fit each person. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to offer nonjudgmental listening and Motivational Interviewing to help people discover what changes matter to them. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of the toolbox when they suit a person's goals.

    Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical coping skills, and steady progress rather than jargon. She works with adults and seniors, and brings experience from both military and academic settings to her clinical work.

    People who value steady, experienced guidance and a respectful, listening-based approach may find her style helpful. The emphasis is on collaboration, small steps, and building resilience over time.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Dr. Katunich draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to build internal motivation for change. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to uncover goals and next steps. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as goals change, and the therapist helps people test what works in real life.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care across moves within the same state. Discuss with the therapist how to shape sessions so they match your schedule and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDependent personalityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    40+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Karen help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Her style is calm and practical, combining clear listening with down-to-earth skills. Sessions focus on goals, coping techniques, and gradual progress.

    How long has she practiced?

    She has 40 years of professional experience in clinical settings, academic roles, and military-related work.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She is a Pennsylvania psychologist listed as PA Psychologist PS006207L and practices in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the US work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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