Karen L. Katunich Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in group private practice, and as a Senior Clinician in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Mood Disorders Clinic. She has had over 30 years experience with diverse populations. Dr. Katunich has provided psychological care for adolescents, adults, and seniors and now specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, borderline personality disorder issues and trauma.
Dr. Katunich received her doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University and her internship training at the Pittsburgh Consortium-VAMC. She is presently Director or Psychotherapy Training at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. She has over 30 years experience with diverse populations in multiple public and private clinical settings. Dr. Katunich. Her clinical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral.
As a former Air Force Officer she first began extensive teaching experience at the US Air Force Academy and has since taught at the undergraduate and graduate level at local colleges and universities.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Coping with life changes, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Dependent Personality, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA Psychologist PS006207L
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Her expertise is obvious and she’s great
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes
Karen is wonderful and incredibly experienced. Highly recommend her!
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd