
Dr. Karen Katunich
Experienced psychologist for mood and life challenges
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Experienced psychologist for mood and life challenges
Start with Dr. Karen KatunichLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Karen Katunich is a licensed psychologist practicing in Pennsylvania with 40 years of clinical experience. She focuses on the treatment of mood disorders and works with people addressing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes.
She earned her doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University and completed internship training with the Pittsburgh Consortium-VAMC. Over her career she has worked in group private practice and served as a Senior Clinician in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Mood Disorders Clinic. She has provided psychological care for adolescents, adults, and seniors across multiple public and private clinical settings.
Dr. Katunich has also held the role of Director of Psychotherapy Training at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and brings a long history of teaching experience that began as an Air Force Officer at the US Air Force Academy and continued at local colleges and universities. Her clinical approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, and she draws on four decades of clinical and teaching experience in her work with clients.
For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or coping with life changes - online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. It can be an effective option for people seeking help with these issues.
One major benefit of online therapy is flexibility. Individuals can choose the mode of connection that fits their needs and schedule, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability often makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and if someone decides they would prefer a different therapist, switching is an option. Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect with trained clinicians while maintaining the familiar goals of talk therapy and evidence-based approaches.