Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi! I am a licensed psychologist, certified Master Addiction Counselor, and author. I have 20-plus years of experience working in private and public agencies, including hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and halfway houses. I have helped many people with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, attachment, codependence, substance abuse and other addictive behaviors, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I have also taught counseling courses and provided clinical supervision at a college level.
In addition to my Ph.D., in psychology from Boston University, I also have a post-doctorate in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College, Boston University), as well as Certification in Rational Emotive Therapy.
I am the author of several textbooks on addiction counseling: Mastering Addictions Counseling, and Addiction Counseling (publication by Crossroads, NY, NY. In addition, I have co-authored a book on Severe Mental Illness and Addictions (Boston University, Integrated Treatment for People with Co-occurring Disorders).
My approach is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with empathy and respect. I am non-judgmental and genuine.
My primary therapeutic approach is motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Motivational interviewing helps you identify what it is you value and from that starting point, what goals you are motivated to achieve. We work together to create a treatment plan adapted to your individual needs and goals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on your beliefs or thoughts and the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. We know that by changing our beliefs, we can change our feelings and behaviors. “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to treat a wide range of issues. It’s often the preferred type of psychotherapy because it can quickly help you identify and cope with specific challenges. It generally requires fewer sessions than other types of therapy and is done in a structured way. (Mayoclinic, 2019). My approach includes a treatment plan and, usually, psychoeducation in the form of worksheets.
It takes courage to seek a more purposeful and satisfying life and to take the first step toward change. If you are ready to take that first step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
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Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita is a licensed psychologist practicing in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked across private and public settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and halfway houses, helping people address a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, family and parenting conflicts, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, and career difficulties.
She holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Boston University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Sargent College, Boston University. Dr. Doyle Pita is also credentialed as a Master Addiction Counselor and holds certification in Rational Emotive Therapy; she is licensed in Massachusetts (MA Psychologist license number 4465).
Dr. Doyle Pita is the author of textbooks on addiction counseling, including Mastering Addictions Counseling and Addiction Counseling (published by Crossroads, New York, NY), and she co-authored a work on severe mental illness and addictions titled Integrated Treatment for People with Co-occurring Disorders (Boston University).
Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and empathy. She emphasizes a non-judgmental, genuine stance in sessions and collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans. Her primary clinical approaches are motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Motivational interviewing helps clients identify their values and build motivation toward achievable goals, while cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on the links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured techniques and psychoeducational tools, such as worksheets, to promote change.
She has also taught counseling courses and provided clinical supervision at the college level. Seeking therapy can be a courageous first step toward a more purposeful and satisfying life, and Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita offers support and guidance for clients ready to begin that process.
For many common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes – online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person care. It can offer practical benefits while still addressing core clinical issues.
One major advantage is flexibility: people can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists if they decide a different fit is needed. For many, online therapy provides an accessible and effective way to begin or continue mental health work without sacrificing quality of care.
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