Thank you for taking the time to visit my website! I am Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with teens and adults through emotional issues, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma (sexual assault, abuse, or harassment), anxiety, depression, attention deficit (ADHD), bipolar disorder, mood disorders, spirituality, substance use, and women's issues.
My interest in counseling stems from my desire and ability to see the good potential in people. I appreciate and respect a person’s resilience and optimism to seek help in counseling. Resilience requires persistence, so counseling is a good opportunity for people to reflect on their past experiences and explore their feelings and values. In our first session I will go over my therapeutic style and approach which helps with establishing a solid therapeutic foundation. Showing up for yourself is the first step in addressing your mental health care needs.
I am genuinely passionate about assisting individuals, couples, and families with achieving their therapy objectives. By collaborating, we can enhance your relationships, gain insights into your history, conquer obstacles, refine your communication abilities, strengthen your self-assurance in decision-making processes, and discover effective, lasting resolutions. Let's get started today. I am ready to serve you.
Client Reviews
“This Is An Incredible Woman! Her Anointed Way Of Teaching Is Infectious. Success Is A Prime Goal That Diahann JohnBaptise installs In You.”
“Sister Diahann has been absolutely amazing her accurate responses and steps for healing and a better life lord knows this is amazing and what a
pleasure Mrs D would be to anyone. I would give her 100 stars if I could!!!!!”
“What I liked about working with Diahann was she help me interpret dreams I was having that were disturbing and helped me pin point the
source for me having these dreams. That was very insightful.”
“I came to Diahann as an abused woman of 22 years. My husband in California told me almost everyday that he would kill me in various ways, called me ugly, fat, and worthless... eventually in front of my children. I was diagnosed with severe depression, anxiety, very low self esteem and PTSD.
She was patient with me, always available, and would allow me to talk while she asked basic questions and it was like light bulbs continued to turn on.
She was unlike any other therapist I had encountered. She never judged me, never forced her opinion on me, never minimized my feelings, and never revictimized me by telling me I was a bad person.
Furthermore she helped me to remember what an amazing person I am and always have been, she helped me to not fear my own independence and to most importantly remove the guilt I had regarding my adult children who witnessed my abuse. I remember her empowering statement and I cry while I write it “it takes only one good parent.”
I’m a good parent.
Another thing she did was respect boundaries. I was vulnerable, lonely, emotional. But I was reminded constantly how I can do things myself, rebuild my life and finally enjoy it on my terms, not my abuser’s.
Currently, I have moved closer to my family that I had previously been isolated from. I have just received ANOTHER promotion from my multimillion dollar company as a Program Manager where I manage three programs. My 23 year old son is a Junior at the University of Memphis studying psychology and foreign languages while my 24 year old daughter attends Deleware State, an HBCU. She is a Junior, a resident advisor, and is planning to get her masters in Art Therapy.
Two years ago, their father was diagnosed as Paranoid schizophrenic, like his mother.
I have no doubt at all that it would have been a much more difficult road for me and inadvertently my children without Diahann. I can still hear her encouraging words and helpful strategies to combat the negative thoughts he programmed into my brain for so many years.
My sessions with her were life changing. In my opinion ANYONE who encounters her or has her as a therapist will undoubtedly regain strength, a greater sense of self, and self worth.”
FAQ
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6574 River Park Dr, Suite 101-H, Riverdale, Ga 30274
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Yes, I do. I currently accept :
Cigna, Anthem/ Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia, United Healthcare/Optum, and Aetna.
COMING SOON: Medicaid.
Other program and plaforms where you can schedule services with me:
Springhealth EAP, RULA, TAVA Health, and Grow Therapy.
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Scheduling a session is easy! Click on any of the "schedule now" buttons or the "client portal" button. You will be prompted to either sign-in if you are a returning client, or sign-up if you are a new client. Feel free to email me at genhealthalliance@gmail.com if you have trouble scheduling.
*hint: you can click on the active links in this section to schedule an appointment as well.
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To reward a client’s commitment to the therapy process and as a protective measure of my time and availability to other clients, when you sign up for therapy with GHA, you agree to the following terms:
You are committing to a weekly or biweekly (every other week) time slot. I will try my best to set a consistent time aside for you until you discontinue therapy.
You can discontinue therapy at any time for any reason.
There is a charge of $150 for cancellations or rescheduling that provide less than a 24-hour notice.
Cancellation fee will be waived if a session can be rescheduled by phone or in the office within 2 business days of the missed session. This is subject to the therapist’s availabilityItem description
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In therapy, you may learn to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships, which may result in changes. Participating in therapy may be uncomfortable at times and may evoke feelings of guilt, anxiety, anger, sadness, and fear. There will be times when your therapist will help you challenge your thinking patterns and offer different perspectives. Please feel free to discuss any concerns you have regarding your progress in treatment with your therapist. Due to the varying severity of issues and individual uniqueness, your therapist is unable to predict the length of treatment. Your therapist also cannot guarantee any specific result. The therapy process includes intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning. Below, you can find more information about these various aspects of the therapy process:
Intake - Your therapist will collect information from you using an intake questionnaire. This information includes contact and demographic information, reasons for seeking treatment, goals for therapy, medical and psychological treatment, substance use history, family medical/psychological history, risk assessment, and other factors.
Assessment - After your therapist has collected information from you using an intake questionnaire, they identify, evaluate, analyze, and address the problems and circumstances that brought you to therapy. This step is essential in the therapist understanding you.
Diagnosis - This is the process of comparing your symptoms with the diagnostic criteria of a classification system. For example, therapists in private practice and mental health agencies use the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) to provide diagnoses. Insurance companies require diagnoses to authorize payment for services.
Treatment Planning - This is a collaborative process between you and your therapist which includes the development of a written document that outlines the proposed goals, plan, and methods of therapy. It will be developed by you and your therapist to guide the therapy process and to promote the successful completion of your treatment goals.
Discharge Planning - A critical component of your treatment, discharge planning helps you prepare for the ups and downs of life after therapy. Discharge planning begins at the onset of treatment, and includes a plan for you to follow should your symptoms become unmanageable.
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Yes. I offer both Zoom-based video and in-person sessons year-round.
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I serve a wide range of clients from aged 16 and above.
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In our first session I will go over my therapeutic style and approach. I believe it's important to establish a solid therapeutic foundation for and with my clients, so they know what to expect.
Stylistically, I try to encourage my clients to become autonomous, self-confident, and empowered. I provide radically compassionate and accepting care to clients with all life experiences and stories. I believe that a collaborative, safe, and strong relational connection is the foundation for providing a therapeutic space for clients to experience empowered growth and change.
EVENTS:
Grief Support for Adults
Start date: Monday, November 18, 224
End date: ongoing
Location: 6574 River Park Dr, Suite 101-H, Riverdale, Ga 30274
Fee: Insurance and private pay accepted
What is Grief
Grief is indeed a natural and complex emotional response to loss, encompassing a range of feelings such as sadness, anger, confusion, and even guilt. It can arise from various types of loss, including the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or significant life changes. Everyone experiences grief differently, and it can manifest in various ways, including physical symptoms, changes in behavior, or shifts in mood.
It's important to remember that there is no "right" way to grieve, and it often takes time to navigate through the feelings and find a sense of healing. Healing happens gradually; it can’t be forced or hurried—and there is no “normal” timetable for grieving. Some people start to feel better in weeks or months. For others, the grieving process is measured in years. Whatever your grief experience, it’s important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to naturally unfold.
How Can Group Therapy Help
Grief counseling can help by:
Accepting your grief for what it is, a normal response to your loss
Provide an environment in which you can freely talk and be heard, even if you want to talk about the same things over and over
Share your thoughts and experiences about your loved one
Process your thoughts and feelings to help you to let go of the pain without letting go of the person
Provides specific information about grief and loss
Offers suggestions on how to deal with grief that have helped other people.
Schedule a consultation!
There is a lot of power in the decision to come to therapy. Schedule a free 1:1 counsultation with me.
