Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita, MA Psychologist 4465

Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita is a licensed psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and career issues. She combines long experience in both public and private settings - including hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and residential treatment environments - with academic roles teaching counseling and providing clinical supervision at the college level.

She holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Boston University and completed a post-doctoral program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Sargent College, Boston University. In addition to her doctoral training she holds Certification in Rational Emotive Therapy and is a certified Master Addiction Counselor. She is also an author of textbooks on addiction counseling, including titles on addictions treatment and integrated care for co-occurring disorders.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental, grounded in empathy and respect. Clinically she emphasizes motivational interviewing to help clients connect with their values and set meaningful goals, and cognitive behavioral techniques to examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Treatment plans often include structured psychoeducation and practical worksheets to support progress. She welcomes clients ready to take steps toward greater purpose and well-being and offers guidance and support throughout the change process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors they lead to - an approach that is often practical for anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. She also integrates motivational interviewing to help people clarify their values and strengthen their own reasons for change - particularly useful for addictions, ambivalence, and readiness to act. Mindfulness therapy is employed as a complementary tool to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support stress management and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques from these approaches to find the best fit. This collaborative process helps clients feel engaged and invested in their treatment plan.

Online therapy with Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for schedules and locations. These options make it easier for busy clients or those with mobility or geographic constraints to access licensed professionals and to continue care in a way that fits daily life.