Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita
Practical CBT and motivational guidance for change
MA Psychologist 4465 Massachusetts
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Dianne
Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita brings a cognitive-behavioral orientation to her clinical work while integrating motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies as needed.
Background and approach
With 25 years of experience in both public and personal settings including hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and halfway houses, she draws on a long career addressing substance-related concerns as well as mood, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Her background includes doctoral and post-doctoral study in psychology and health and rehabilitation sciences, and she has authored textbooks on addiction counseling.
Her style is described as warm, interactive, and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on empathy and collaboration. Treatment often combines structured, skills-based CBT work with motivational interviewing to clarify values and goals, along with psychoeducation and worksheets when helpful.
Common areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addiction and recovery, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting and family concerns, anger and control issues, and career challenges. Dr.
Doyle Pita holds the credential MA Psychologist 4465 and practices from Massachusetts. She offers a practical approach that emphasizes identifying specific patterns, developing coping strategies, and supporting clients as they move toward meaningful change.
CBT and Motivational Methods for Online Care
Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change reactions and behaviors; this structured approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore personal values and strengthen commitment to change, which can be particularly relevant for addiction recovery and other goals where ambivalence is common. Mindfulness-based techniques may be introduced to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity when helpful.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors a plan that may blend CBT, motivational strategies, and mindfulness. Clients are invited to participate actively in setting objectives and using practical exercises and worksheets between sessions.
Online formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins, coping strategies, or ongoing encouragement. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while adapting methods to what works best for each person.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English