Bio

Diahann JohnBaptiste, MPA, MS, DHL

Diahann JohnBaptiste is the Owner and CEO of Genuine Health Alliance LLC, a mental health practice dedicated to providing effective, equitable, trauma-focused, and person-centered counseling services. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is based in Riverdale, Georgia. Ms. JohnBaptiste prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment that empowers clients to achieve holistic wellness, personal growth, and sustainable mental health outcomes. Ms. JohnBaptiste specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Her mission is to guide clients from pain and hopelessness to restoration and renewal.

With 25 years of experience in the mental health field—including 14 years in administration and 11 years as a psychotherapist—Ms. JohnBaptiste has worked across diverse clinical and community settings. Her professional background includes roles in Partner Against Domestic Violence (PADV), Pathways Community Service Board, DeKalb County Juvenile Court, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), The Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Grady Hospital’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (PSR), telehealth platforms, and employee assistance programs (EAPs) throughout Georgia.

Ms. JohnBaptiste is also an author. As the author of (B.A.R.S), Biblical Answers That Restore Souls- she explores the hermeneutics of the gospel of Jesus Christ, offering a synergy of psychology and scriptural insights to address the complexities of modern life. Ms. JohnBaptiste is a licensed and ordained minister and Elder in the Lord’s Church who is deeply committed to teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, Ms. JohnBaptiste integrates biblical principles with practical application to foster healing and transformation in her ministry assignments as well as in her private practice.

Beyond her clinical work, Ms. John Baptiste is a dedicated advocate and counselor. She uses her platform to uplift communities and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. Her passion lies in restoring souls, uplifting spirits, and inspiring lasting change.

Qualifications:

● Years in the Psychotherapy Counseling Profession: 11 years

● Years in the Mental Health Industry: 25 years

● License and State: LPC013991 Georgia

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

BA, Psychology – University of the US Virgin Islands –May 1998

Graduate degrees:

MPA, Education Administration – Troy University – August 2004

MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Mercer University – August 2014

Honorary Doctorate degree:

DHL, Spiritual Leadership – School of The Great Commission Bible College & Seminary– December 2023

Specialties:

● Christian Counseling

● Trauma-informed Therapy

Expertise:

● Anxiety

● Depression

● Relationship Issues

● Sexual Trauma

● Spirituality

● Stress

● Trauma and PTSD

● Women's Issues

Professional Affiliations:

• Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society

• American Counseling Association

• American Psychological Association

• American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

My particular interest in counseling stems from my inclined 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. Clients place a great deal of vulnerability and responsibility in seeking help from professional counselors. Therefore, I am fond of helping clients change their frame of mind, thereby improving their experience of life. And I appreciate providing support and guidance when it may be hard for anyone else to help.

My Approach

The most common theoretical approaches I use in my work are integrated evidence-based practices that are individualized to each client with a holistic client-centered, collaborative, and culturally sensitive approach. I utilize various techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic, Christian Counseling, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-centered Therapy.

My Focus

I specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and teenagers, adults, families, and groups. My expertise includes crisis counseling and stabilization, trauma, PTSD, Grief and loss, addictive behaviors, domestic and intimate partner violence, treating symptoms related to anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, religion and spirituality, and mood disorders. My unique approach is to just meet you where you are.

My Communication Style

I utilize active listening techniques, reflecting, and ask open-ended questions during psychotherapy. Active listening involves showing interest in what my clients have to say, acknowledging that I am listening and understanding, and engaging with you throughout the conversation.