Therapist profile
Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita, MA Psychologist 4465
Massachusetts
MA Psychologist - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsMA Psychologist 4465
- LicensePsychologist, Massachusetts / 4465
- NPI1902867344
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Works with trauma
About Dianne
Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita is an MA Psychologist (MA Psychologist 4465) based in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, anger, career strain, and self-esteem issues. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, focusing on clear steps the client can use between meetings.
She combines motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral methods to help people identify values, set achievable goals, and change unhelpful thinking patterns. That combination is often used to address addictive behaviors, anger, and persistent anxiety by linking thoughts, feelings, and actions to present goals.
Her work history spans hospitals, rehabilitation programs, halfway houses, and private practice, and includes teaching counseling courses and providing clinical supervision at the college level. She has written textbooks on addiction counseling and coauthored work on co-occurring severe mental illness and addictions, which informs her approach to substance-related problems.
In sessions she typically uses structured tools such as worksheets and psychoeducation alongside conversation and planning. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify what matters most to the client and to build motivation for change. CBT techniques address specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active.
People who want concrete techniques for managing anger, cravings, intrusive worry, or work stress may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so expectations match the available options.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify what matters to them and build the readiness to change. Online sessions can use this approach to set goals and track small steps toward those goals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises and worksheets to shift unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can still make use of worksheets and structured check-ins to practice new skills between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapt tools as needed. That collaborative decision-making helps keep sessions focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so meetings can occur around work or parenting commitments. Different session arrangements may suit different people depending on their routine and what they want to accomplish in a visit. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is available and which best supports your needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting problems, grief, trauma, anger, career issues, depression, and related concerns such as abandonment and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, using motivational interviewing and CBT to set goals and teach strategies that can be used between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in hospitals, rehabilitation programs, halfway houses, and private and public agencies, plus teaching and clinical supervision experience.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as MA Psychologist 4465 and is located in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session when prompted.
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