Individual Therapy in Suwanee for Anxiety, Depression and Life Stress
I want to help you discover the Big You, not remain trapped in the little you.​ The Big You is as vast as the sky — and so is your capacity to be happy, calm, and fulfilled.
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Authentic-Life Counseling provides evidence-based therapy to help clients manage anxiety and depression. ​​
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You are not flawed, not broken. Sometimes, life brings challenges faster than we can manage. At other times the past wounds of yesterday continue to shape our responses today.
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I'd be honored to help you discover the Big You.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can reach into every part of your life — affecting how you feel, think, and relate to others. The good news is that therapy can help
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At Authentic-Life Counseling, we take a holistic approach to anxiety, creating individualized treatment plans that support your overall well-being
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You can be liberated and find relief from anxiety.
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Learn more about our approach to anxiety therapy in Suwanee.
Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy in Suwanee
You love your partner, but may feel disconnected, unable to trust, or find it hard to talk with them.
Over time, relationships evolve — from the emotional highs of new love to the distance that comes with conflict, disconnection, or even betrayal.
Authentic-Life Counseling helps couples learn evidence-based skills to improve communication, manage conflict, and recover after an affair.
My role is to help couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional intimacy.
Improving Communication in Marriage Counseling
It is painful when you no longer seem able to talk or connect with your life partner.
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When communication breaks down, the relationship feels as fragile as a house of cards — where even minor friction can cause the whole structure to collapse.
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Read more about how marriage counseling helps couples build healthier, evidence-based communication patterns.
Affair Recovery
Depression Therapy
Depression can make you feel like your current existence lacks inspiration or direction. It is a heavy feeling.
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At Authentic-Life Counseling, our holistic approach to depression therapy examines thought patterns, beliefs, and daily habits to create an individualized treatment plan to optimize your well-being.
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Change is possible! You can find relief from depression.
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Learn more about our approach to depression therapy in Suwanee.
Healing from an affair is possible - though it takes time, honesty, and support.
We provide a safe space for both partners to process emotions, rebuild trust, and understand what led to the breach.
Through guided conversations and structured therapy, couples can start repairing their bond and redefining their relationship.
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Learn more about our approach to affair recovery and rebuilding trust in marriage counseling.
Welcome to Authentic-Life Counseling. Offering telehealth therapy across Georgia and in-person sessions in Buford, Sugar Hill, Duluth, and Lawrenceville, GA.
I'm Diane Chrestman, LCSW, providing warm, results-oriented therapy from my office in Suwanee, Ga. I create a safe space for you to tell your story, then we roll up our sleeves to change the patterns that no longer serve you.
You have may have limited control over the struggles life throws at you, but you have unlimited potential over how you respond to life's challenges.
With the right tools and active homework assignments, the change you seek is obtainable.
Meet Your Therapist
Diane Chrestman, LCSW
For over 10 years I have been providing therapy to clients in Georgia, and I feel grateful to be doing work I'm passionate about.
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I obtained a Master's Degree from Georgia State University and later obtained additional certifications in specialized treatment approaches such as Energy Psychology. I hold a professional License of Clinical Social Work from the state of Georgia.
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In 2019 I published Zenergy Mindfulness which examines perspectives of energy and Buddhist Psychology for mental health healing. I have also contributed to several online publications most often related to the topic of mindfulness and meditation and offer regular meditation instruction to the community.
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My greatest education, however, bar none, has been the education I received sitting on my meditation pillow.
