Diahann JohnBaptiste, MPA, MS, DHL, LPC

Founder & CEO | Genuine Health Alliance LLC

Diahann JohnBaptiste is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Founder and CEO of Genuine Health Alliance LLC, a Riverdale, Georgia-based mental health practice dedicated to trauma-informed, person-centered, and faith-integrated care. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field—including 14 years in leadership and 11 years in clinical counseling—Diahann brings deep insight, compassion, and spiritual discernment to every client interaction.

She specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, domestic violence, and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Her mission is to guide people from pain and hopelessness to restoration, renewal, and lasting transformation—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Diahann has served in diverse roles across Georgia’s mental health system, including work with Partner Against Domestic Violence (PADV), DeKalb County Juvenile Court, DFCS, Grady Hospital’s PSR Program, and various EAPs and telehealth platforms. These experiences inform her holistic and culturally responsive approach to care.

In addition to her clinical work, Diahann is a licensed and ordained Elder and a prophetic minister who integrates biblical truth with psychological wisdom. She is the author of B.A.R.S.: Biblical Answers That Restore Souls, a powerful book that explores the synergy between gospel-centered teaching and psychological healing.

Through her private practice, public ministry, and published work, Diahann is committed to restoring souls, uplifting communities, and advancing the message of Jesus Christ to bring healing and hope to a hurting world.

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.