Dr. Karen Katunich, PA Psychologist PS006207L

Dr. Karen Katunich is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical psychologist with four decades of experience helping adults and seniors navigate mood, relationship, and life-change challenges. She combines extensive work in both public and private settings with leadership and teaching roles, including service as a Senior Clinician in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mood Disorders Clinic and as Director of Resident Psychotherapy Training at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

Her training includes a doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University and an internship with the Pittsburgh Consortium-Veterans Affairs Medical Center. A former Air Force Officer, she began her academic career teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy and has since taught at undergraduate and graduate levels at local colleges and universities. She has also practiced in group private practice environments, bringing a broad clinical perspective to her work.

Clinically, Dr. Katunich’s orientation is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while evolving into an eclectic, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening without judgment. She offers care for a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood and personality disorders, addictions, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include BDSM and kink-related concerns, dependent personality features, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder. She provides thoughtful, individualized care grounded in respect, empathy, and a commitment to supporting personal growth and resilience. Her credential is PA Psychologist PS006207L, indicating licensure as a psychologist in Pennsylvania.