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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Karen
PA Psychologist Dr. Karen Katunich has 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on mood disorders and a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, anger, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Katunich uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking about problems, and learning ways to manage strong emotions. She draws on lessons from both hospital clinics and private practice settings.
Her background includes a doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University and an internship at the Pittsburgh Consortium-Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has worked as a senior clinician in a mood disorders clinic and directed resident psychotherapy training at a psychiatric institute. She also taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy and at local colleges.
In sessions she pays attention to what the person brings and works collaboratively to set goals. Therapy can include skill-building from CBT and DBT, motivational strategies for change, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Practical homework and short-term strategies are used alongside longer-term work when needed.
Dr. Katunich also has focused experience with BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture matters, dependent personality patterns, veteran and armed forces issues, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder. People who want direct, experienced clinical input on mood and behavior can consider whether her style fits their needs.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s priorities and the therapist reflects back what she hears to clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interactions with others; it can help when anger or emotion regulation is a central concern.Determining which approach or combination to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences together with the client and try strategies that match those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps in real life.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists licensed in a client’s state can work with them when licensing rules allow, and the focus in remote sessions remains the same: clear goals, practical skills, and regular review of progress.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 40 years of clinical experience across hospital clinics, group private practice, and training roles in academic psychiatry settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA Psychologist, credential PS006207L, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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