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.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Abandonment, Codependency, Control issues, Dependent personality
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Dianne Doyle Pita. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Doyle Pita brings great energy to the session and is kind, insightful, and empathetic. It's a pleasure to work with her.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Pita has provided the most eye opening perspectives and really helps me get to the root cause of some issues. She’s insightful, considerate and just real. The best experience I’ve ever had with a therapist.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Pita is the best, easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Dianne for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Dr. Pita is a wonderful, supportive therapist whom I would highly recommend. My only issue is not with her, but with Better Help. I find it very challenging to schedule sessions in advance of more than a week. Dr, Pita is always accommodating to me regarding scheduling, and assists me when I can't book a specific date and time, but the site rarely allows me to schedule my desired time .outside of a week and it's very frustrating,
Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Dianne for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Best therapist I have ever had
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Very active in our conversations. Gives me things to think about and work on. Seems to understand the issues I laid out for her and keep them in mind as she is guiding me through the conversation.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She’s absolutely awesome in every way!
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Pita was a great fit for me -- I had been wanting to find someone understanding of my challenges who would also "tell it like it is." I had been feeling stuck, and needed a more hands-on approach to guide me while making some important personal and professional decisions. I had many changes over the course of a few months, and I couldn't have navigated them without her. I'm very grateful for her insight and expertise.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been going to therapist in person for years on and off. After just 3 sessions with Dr. Pita, I feel the most heard & supported than I have felt in years! Life changing. Wish I’d found her sooner in my life
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Dianne is wonderful. She is always great to talk to regardless of the topic. She talks me through stress and anxiety and always makes me feel better. I am lucky to have been paired with her!
Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Dianne for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
I found betterhelp and Dr. Doyle right before the lockdowns started for the pandemic in late 2019…I was in a wildly psychologically abusive relationship and needed help and knew I needed a way to get therapy without the partner knowing….I was scared and wanted to get out. BH and Dr Doyle saved me! Literally. Especially after lockdown happened and I could just message or live chat w Dr Doyle. It’s been a few years now and I’m safely out of that abusive relationship and still work w Dr Doyle! She’s awesome.
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Dianne for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've been with Dr. Doyle for a few weeks now, and I'm already feeling better about myself. She's been open to my thoughts and reciprocal with insight. Every day feels closer to getting my life back on track, in a more positive way this time.
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Dianne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, grief, sleeping disorders, eating disorders, addictions, compassio
Dr. Doyle has been very helpful. She provides me with a new perspective and has given me tools to help apply CBT into my daily life which has been very empowering.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Dianne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Doyle is very attentive and positive. She has really helped me through difficulties that I wasn’t even aware I needed help through. It feels incredible to now be on the other side of it and I have her to thank for that.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I would highly recommend Dr. Doyle and feel lucky to have found just a great and qualified therapist.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Dianne for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Diane is the most support I’ve ever had. She listens and hears everything I say and responds with great kindness and sincerity
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Dianne for 6 months
Dr. Doyle is very supportive of my ideas and encourages me to go farther with them. She is always asking me how it works for me an in my life and makes small suggestions to help it work.
Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Doyle is very kind and patient. She understands how to guide you into correcting your thinking to help you curb behavior that stems from deeper issues. Dr. Doyle nudged me in the right direction without berating me or making me feel stupid for not having all the answers.
Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Diane has been so helpful in addressing my concerns. I am so impressed with the insight that she has into what I describe, even though we have never met in person! She is very supportive and kind.
Written on Jun 20, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I am so happy I tried BetterHelp. I was in a bad way, and without health insurance. BetterHelp matched me with Dr. Doyle, and her services through the app are so accessible. She's incredibly kind and empathetic, and really listens. I value her advice, and my treatment feels like a collaboration between the two of us. It's been about 3 weeks, and I already feel better - supported and guided by Dr. Doyle.
Written on Mar 05, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dianne is fantastic, I am so grateful for the support and advice she is providing, it is making a massive difference. Thank you.
Written on Feb 25, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Doyle has been extremely helpful and attentive to my issues and concerns.
Written on Feb 18, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning anger management
Dr Doyle is absolutely fantastic. Her expertise has allowed me to see myself within, and work on myself more thoroughly. She has been guiding me into finding the best version of myself. I feel so comfortable and confident when I speak to her, as if I’ve known her my whole life- with no judgement. I am very grateful for Dr Doyle.
Written on Jan 20, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr Doyle helped me understand and grow so much in the past few months. I really appreciate my talk with her every week- it allows me to reflect on my week, become aware of the root cause of my various thoughts and feelings, and go forward to start a new week with a better understanding of myself and a sense of security that she will be there to listen and talk me through if I need anything. She makes me feel comfortable and nature sharing feelings and thoughts, that was hard for me to talk about with others, with her. Her encouraging messages and patience have really helped me establish my self-esteem, learn to value my own goals and purposes. Thank you :)
Written on Jan 19, 2020 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr Doyle is very understanding and listens to what I have to say and doesn't judge me.
Written on Nov 07, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
Dr. Doyle has helped me change my perspective on how I perceive my trauma and has given me tools to help heal and recover. This is by far the most constructive help I have ever received regarding my particular issues.
Written on Oct 31, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Dr. Doyle has been amazingly helpful so far. I'm very grateful to have her assistance .
Written on Sep 19, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Doyle is an attentive and thoughtful counselor who gave me numerous tools to help with lots of life change I was experiencing. She's been a great support!
Written on Aug 23, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months
Dr. Doyle is simply amazing! She’s helped me tremendously!
Written on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Doyle really got to the heart of the matter. She asked all the right questions and made me realize the real situations going on in my life. I was able to use that information with techniques she provided me to empower myself to solve the problems I was faced with.
Written on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dianne is a great doctor! She responds very quickly and has great availability.
Written on Jul 19, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So far, Dr.Doyle has been very responsive, inquisitive and kind. She listens and asks the correct questions to dig deeper and help me as best she can
Written on Jul 12, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr Doyle is great. She quickly understood my needs and guided me accordingly.
I've always had trouble connecting with therapists but that was't a problem with Dr Doyle.
Written on Jun 27, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Very professional, asks good questions, provides actionable and timely advice.
Written on Jun 21, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Dr. Doyle has helped me so much. She pushes me when I need to be pushed but also understands boundaries. I have recommended this app to a number of people already!
Written on Jun 03, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
It has been a transformative experience working with Dr. Doyle. Her focus is on positive thoughts and strategies. She uses a variety of methods.
Each conversation I walk away with a strategy or thought that helps me grow. I am able to look at things differently and am truly enjoying my days more now because of our time together.
Written on May 16, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I've been waiting my whole life for a counselor like Dr. Doyle! For the first time in my adult life, I'm learning it's really possible - and achievable - for my wildest dreams of self-fulfillment to come true, and I'm beyond excited.
Written on Mar 18, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
She has helped me a lot, even though we have only spoken a few times. I would recommend her to anyone who is having a hard time.
Written on Mar 02, 2019 after therapy with Dianne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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