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Rise Counseling Group

Therapeutic space for Women of Color to heal and rise.

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      • Caresse Boyd, LSW
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Welcome

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest girlies need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know there is hope for a better tomorrow.

Rise Counseling Group is a social justice based private practice in Dayton, OH, and the first of its kind! We focus on improving the mental health and wellness of Black women & teen girls, and other women of color by doing therapy at the many intersections of life that can impact our mental health- race, gender, sexuality, ability, social injustice, and so on! We offer space to heal and have hope when dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s ups and downs. We believe in “having the conversation” to help clients be released from the junk they carry with them day to day as women, daughters, sisters, mothers, and partners.


Holding the Space for you to Heal

If you’re asking yourself if therapy is for you, rest assured that therapy can help you with many challenges. Seeking help doesn’t mean you aren’t strong. It means you are smart and take ownership of your life.

Please note we are a small private practice that is growing. If you call to schedule and get our voicemail, please leave your name, contact information, and a brief description of what service/which provider you are interested in. Your phone call will be returned within 24-48 business hours.  Alternatively, you can request services HERE!
We look forward to working with you! Thank you. ~D

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💜 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suici 💜 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Suicide among Black women and girls is a growing concern — yet it remains too often overlooked. The weight of stigma, silence, and systemic injustice can leave many feeling unseen and unheard.

At Rise Counseling Group, we want you to know this truth: your story matters, your healing matters, and you are not alone. 🌸

Our Founder & Clinical Director, De’Asia L. Thompson, LISW-S, is dedicated to supporting and empowering Black women and Women of Color on their journey toward mental wellness.

✨ Healing is possible. Support is here.
👉 Request an appointment today: risecounselinggroup.com/appointment-request-form

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📚💜 Back-to-School Throwback! Our Rise Couns 📚💜 Back-to-School Throwback!

Our Rise Counseling Group therapists weren’t always clinicians — once upon a time, we were students too, rocking backpacks, braids, and big smiles. 😍

As the school year begins, we’re reminded how important it is for Black girls and women of color to feel seen, supported, and encouraged through every season of life. 

From childhood to adulthood, having safe spaces to grow makes all the difference. 🌸

💬 What’s one back-to-school memory that always makes you smile?

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💜 Therapist Spotlight: Meet Lauren Freeman, LPC 💜 Therapist Spotlight: Meet Lauren Freeman, LPC

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly five years of experience supporting clients through trauma, life transitions, and healing. 

She is especially passionate about walking alongside Black women, femmes, and girls as they reclaim their wholeness, find rest, and discover joy in a world that often tries to silence their experiences. 🌸

As a trauma-informed clinician and certified yoga instructor, Lauren blends evidence-based therapy (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ACT) with holistic approaches to help clients feel safe in both mind and body. 

Her belief is powerful: while our brains and bodies adapt to trauma, they can also learn to adapt to safety and resilience. ✨

Lauren is now accepting new clients and she would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.

👉 Request an appointment today: risecounselinggroup.com/appointment-request-form
💼 Rise Counseling Group is growing! ✨ We’r 💼 Rise Counseling Group is growing! ✨

We’re looking for 2–4 full-time clinicians to join our Dayton office (hybrid model). 

This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive, culturally competent team committed to empowering Black women, teen girls, and women of color through compassionate, client-centered care. 💜

Interested? Apply today and help us continue building safe spaces for healing and advocacy.

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"💜 September is National Suicide Prevention Mon "💜 September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we know that conversations around suicide must be approached with care, compassion, and cultural sensitivity — especially for women of color.

This month, our therapists are sharing gentle reminders, resources, and coping strategies to help you recognize warning signs and know how to support yourself or a loved one. 

We believe healing begins when you feel seen, understood, and valued in your lived experiences. 🌸

If you or someone you love is carrying heavy thoughts right now, please know you are not alone. 

Support is here, and you don’t have to walk this path by yourself. 

Request an appointment with one of our trusted, culturally competent therapists today: risecounselinggroup.com/appointment-request-form

💬 What’s one message of hope you’d want another woman to hear this month?

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