About Us

A Lifelong Commitment to Quality Care and Clinical Excellence

Why Patients Choose Dr. Katie Stewart

We believe that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective clinical work. Here are several reasons why patients choose Dr. Katie Stewart for their mental health needs:

1. Client-Centered Approach

Dr. Stewart’s practice is deeply rooted in a client-centered stance, ensuring that each patient feels valued, understood, and respected. She integrates principles and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and eastern theories and philosophies to tailor therapy to each individual’s unique needs.

2. Holistic Understanding

Recognizing the importance of being seen, heard, and connected, Dr. Stewart provides a therapeutic space where patients can feel a true sense of belonging. This holistic understanding of human needs is at the heart of her practice.

3. Emotional and Physical Space

Dr. Stewart excels at holding emotional space for her clients, allowing them to navigate their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This process unfolds in the carefully curated physical space she offers, designed to be warm and calming.

4. Dedication to Healing and Connection

Dr. Stewart is dedicated to supporting her clients on their journey to healing and connection. Her empathetic and compassionate approach helps patients feel supported every step of the way.

5. Diverse Therapeutic Techniques

Dr. Stewart is dedicated to supporting her clients on their journey to healing and connection. Her empathetic and compassionate approach helps patients feel supported every step of the way.

Experience

After pursuing a career in the arts, I entered graduate school at Chatham University to earn a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. While there, I completed three field placements at Mayview State Hospital in Pittsburgh’s South Hills. At Mayview, I fell in love with clinical work and realized that I both wanted and needed to pursue a doctoral degree in order to move forward in my career, learn more about the work I wanted to do, and most importantly, gain the experience I needed to offer quality care to my future clients. While there, I also learned the immeasurable importance of sitting and listening to someone and just sharing in their experience.

Through my internship at Mayview, I learned that Carlow University was in the process of starting a PsyD program in Counseling Psychology and contacted their department chair. That contact led to an application, which led to an interview, which led to a spot in the program’s initial class and a graduate assistantship. At Carlow, I learned that my love of practicing psychology was matched by a love of teaching. I taught undergraduate classes and was a teaching assistant for masters level classes, all while completing my course work, as well as two year long practicum experiences. My first practicum was at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), performing neuropsychological evaluations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and my second was at Carnegie Mellon University’s Counseling and Psychological Services in outpatient psychotherapy. Both experiences were invaluable and helped me to secure an internship at Torrance State Hospital.

Near the conclusion of my internship at Torrance, I was offered a full-time faculty position at my alma mater, Carlow. Excited to stay in Pittsburgh and teach, I happily accepted the position. While balancing a full time academic position and a post-doctoral fellowship in order to gain clinical hours for licensure, I realized that my time with clients was not something I wanted to sacrifice. After two years at Carlow, I resigned in order to have more time for clinical work. Luckily, a position was open at AGH, where I had completed a practicum. This position gave me a chance to focus more on clinical work while still teaching in the form of providing lectures and supervision to Psychology Interns and Psychiatry Residents. Three very fulfilling years practicing and teaching at AGH led to the difficult and exciting decision to open my own practice. I am deeply honored to be able to offer my services in a setting that I believe is reflective of my therapeutic style.

Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation

Credentials

Doctor of Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Carlow University, 2011 Summa Cum Laude

Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, Chatham University, 2006 Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, New York University, 2001 Magna Cum Laude

Teacher of the Year, 2015-2016, Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital

Credentialed as a Health Psychologist by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Member, American Psychological Association

Member, Pennsylvania Psychological Association

Member, Greater Pittsburgh Psychological Association

Professional Coach Certification Program, Duquesne University, 2024

Member, International Coaching Federation

Yoga Alliance RYT®-500

Certified iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher

Reiki Master Trained in the Gendai Reiki Method

Certified Breathe to Heal Facilitator

Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation