By: Press Services
September 16, 2026

Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh Director Featured on AI in Therapy

Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh's Clinical Director Featured in City Paper on AI in Therapy

Pittsburgh, United States - September 16, 2026 / Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh /

The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh's Clinical Director Featured in Pittsburgh City Paper on the Role of AI in Therapy and Psychiatry

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh (CWCPGH) is proud to announce that Clinical Director Kristen Walker, LPC, was recently featured in Pittsburgh City Paper, offering expert insight into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of mental health treatment and psychiatric care.

In the feature, Walker — a DBT, CBT, EMDR trained therapist who has worked in the mental health field since 1995 — spoke to the growing intersection of technology and clinical practice, addressing both the opportunities and the limitations AI presents for therapists, psychiatric providers, and the clients they serve. Her comments reflect CWCPGH's broader commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging tools in behavioral health while preserving the human relationship at the center of effective care.

"As a field, we have to engage thoughtfully with these tools rather than either dismissing them outright or adopting them uncritically," said Walker. "AI can support access and efficiency, but it cannot replace the clinical judgment, trust, and relational depth that make therapy work."

Walker's inclusion in the piece continues a pattern of media recognition for CWCPGH's clinical team, who have previously been featured in outlets including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Pitt News, and CBS Pittsburgh, speaking on topics ranging from seasonal affective disorder to neurodivergence-affirming care.

"Kristen's perspective on AI in psychiatry reflects the kind of forward-thinking, client-centered approach we've built our practice around," said Stephanie Wijkstrom, LPC, Founder and CEO of CWCPGH. "As the industry navigates rapid technological change, it's important that voices grounded in direct clinical experience are part of that conversation — and we're proud that Kristen's is one of them."

CWCPGH, based in Pittsburgh with additional locations across the region, offers individual, family, and group therapy along with psychiatric and psychological testing services, serving clients across the full spectrum of mental health needs.

About The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh

The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive mental health and wellness services, including therapy, psychiatry, and psychological testing, delivered by a team of nationally board-certified counselors and providers across the greater Pittsburgh region.

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