- CBT interventions
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Dr. Karen Katunich is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS006207L) with 40 years of clinical experience. She sees adults for problems such as stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship strain, and anger. She also works with those coping with trauma, addictions, and life changes.
Her background includes clinical roles in both public and private settings and leadership in psychotherapy training. She earned her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed an internship with the Pittsburgh Consortium-Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Earlier service as an Air Force officer led to a teaching role at the U.S. Air Force Academy and later academic work at local colleges and universities.
Clinically she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She uses these approaches to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and practice skills that reduce reactivity and improve coping.
In sessions she emphasizes being heard and working toward practical change. That can look like reviewing automatic thoughts, practicing emotion regulation skills, or learning ways to repair everyday interactions that lead to resentment or repeated conflict.
Her work has included time at a Mood Disorders Clinic and directing resident psychotherapy training, which shaped her focus on mood and stress-related problems. People who want straightforward, skill-focused work around anger, depression, or anxiety often seek her out to make steady progress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Katunich uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT is useful for anger that follows automatic thoughts, anxiety, or low mood. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can reduce sudden outbursts and ongoing resentment.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss your goals, past efforts, and what feels most useful. Together you decide whether to focus on skill practice, thought work, mindfulness, or a mix of methods based on your needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. People often find it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life examples to talk through during meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to an online setting so practical skill-building continues even when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, and anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to reduce reactivity and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience in clinical roles across public and private settings, including work at a Mood Disorders Clinic and directing psychotherapy training.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist with the designation PA Psychologist PS006207L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.