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Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita, MA Psychologist 4465
Massachusetts
MA Psychologist - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Works with grief
About Dianne
Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita is a MA Psychologist (MA Psychologist 4465) based in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, grief, and issues linked to attachment and codependency. Sessions address practical problems and concrete goals rather than abstract talk alone.
She commonly uses motivational interviewing alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help clarify what clients value and then build steps toward those goals. That combination supports work on addictive behaviors, motivation for change, and the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions often include worksheets and short skill-building exercises.
Her background spans hospital settings, rehabilitation programs, and community agencies. She has taught counseling courses and provided clinical supervision at the college level. She is also an author of textbooks on addiction counseling and co-author on integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.
In sessions she focuses on concrete strategies - noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing small behavior changes, and planning next steps. Clients can expect a structured plan with brief educational materials to practice between meetings. This practical work is aimed at reducing symptoms and increasing day-to-day functioning.
People who want clear steps, measurable progress, and focused problem-solving will find this approach relevant. Those considering work on motivation, addictive patterns, relationship strain, or personal control issues may find the mix of motivational interviewing and CBT useful.
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing fit online
Dr. Doyle Pita uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that lead to unhelpful feelings and behaviors. CBT here means practical tasks - tracking thoughts, trying short experiments, and using worksheets to practice new responses between sessions.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people identify what matters to them and build motivation for change. That approach focuses on clarifying goals and selecting manageable next steps based on personal values.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then propose a plan. This is a collaborative process that may mix CBT and motivational interviewing to match the issue at hand.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to use worksheets or to practice skills between sessions without rearranging your schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting problems, depression, grief, and related issues such as abandonment and codependency.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, often with worksheets and short exercises to practice between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of experience in hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and community agencies, and has taught counseling courses and provided clinical supervision at the college level.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as MA Psychologist 4465 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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