Diane Beneventi, Ph.D., NCTTP
Department of Behavioral Science, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1996 | California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA, USA, PHD, Clinical Psychology |
| 1994 | California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA, USA, MA, Clinical Psychology |
| 1990 | University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA, BA, Psychology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2018-2018 | National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP), Tobacco Treatment Specialist (Certificate # NT579), The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), Alexandria, VA |
Board Certifications
| 2011 | Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Science, Division of OVP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Division of Ethics/Practicum Consultation Group, Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA, 2009 - 2010
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Supervisor, Behavioral Psychologist, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2017
Clinical Director, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - Present
Regional Field Training Director, Alliant International University California School of Forensic Studies, San Diego, CA, 2008 - 2010
Interim Field Training Director, Alliant International University Center for Forensic Studies, Los Angeles, CA, 2006 - 2008
Professional Training Liaison, Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA, 2005 - 2010
Clinical Field Training Liaison, Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2008
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Spring Bay Counseling Clinic, Pasadena, CA, 2000 - 2003
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, New Life Clinic, Orange, CA, 1999 - 2000
Assistant Director, New Life Day Treatment Program, Orange, CA, 1999 - 2000
Case Manager, Western Medical Center/New Life Clinics, Anaheim, CA, 1997 - 1998
Pre-Doctoral Internship in Psychology, Federal Correction Institution, Terminal island, CA, 1996 - 1996
Post-Doctoral Intern, New Life Clinic, Orange, CA, 1996 - 1997
Pre-Doctoral Internship, Psychology, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, 1995 - 1995
Pre-Doctoral, Practicum in Psychology, Alcohol Program, Orange County Health Care Agency, Santa Ana, CA, 1994 - 1994
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Integrative Health Work Group, 2012 - Present
Consultantships
Consultant to Regional Field Training Director, Alliant International University California School of Forensic Studies, San Diego, CA, 2010 - 2013
Honors & Awards
| 2013 | Award for Excellence in Patient Service, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1990 | Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Los Angeles |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Karam-Hage M, Oughli HA, Rabius V, Beneventi D, Wippold RC, Blalock JA, Cinciripini PM. Tobacco Cessation Treatment Pathways for Patients With Cancer: 10 Years in the Making. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 14(11):1469-1477, 2016. PMID: 27799514.
- Taylor DV, Beneventi DM, Hetrick WP, Barron J, Sandman CA. Self- injurious behavior within the menstrual cycle of developmentally delayed women. American Journal on Mental Retardation 97(6):659-664, 1993.
Abstracts
- Cofer J, Hurst A, Karam-Hage M, Blalock JA, Beneventi DM, Evans M, Wippold RC, Antwi A, Cinciripini PM. Linking an intensive training program to a subsequent weekly tele-mentoring session to increase and sustain healthcare providers’ knowledge in a behavioral health setting; Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, 2018.
- Lam CY, Reitzel LR, Blalock JA, Wilson WT, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi DM, Hurst A, Cofer J, Cinciripini PM. Disseminating a Tele-mentoring Tobacco Cessation Case Consultation and Provider Education Model to Community Mental Health Centers in Texas. National Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2017.
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam CY, Reitzel LR, Blalock JA, Wilson WT, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi DM, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM. Disseminating a tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and provider education model to community mental health centers in Texas. Poster presentation, 2016.
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam CY, Reitzel LR, Blalock JA, Wilson WT, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi DM, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM. Disseminating a tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and provider education model to community mental health centers in Texas. American Public Health Association 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo, 2016.
- Rabius V, Robinson JD, Blalock JA, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Cinciripini PM. The Impact of Creating a Multi-Layered Smoking Cessation Program for Cancer Patients on Reach, Utilization, and Cessation. 2016 SRNT 22th Annual Meeting, Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, 2016.
Book Chapters
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam C, Reitzel LR, Wilson W, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM, Blalock J. A Tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and education model for healthcare providers in community mental health centers. In: Prime Archives in Medicine: 2nd Edition. 2. Vide Leaf: Hyderabad, India, 2020.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified August 28, 2024