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Rise Counseling Group

Therapeutic space for Women of Color to heal and rise.

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    • Dayton
      • Caresse Boyd, LSW
      • De’Asia Thompson, LISW-S
      • Chrishonna Reaves, SWT
      • Drew Zwiesler, SWT
    • Virtual
      • Aliyah Wilson, LPCC-S
      • Ashley Jamison, LISW-S
      • Crystal Gary, MSW, LSW
      • Samuel E. Kisner, II, LPC, NCC
      • Porcha “Maati” Wafford, LSW
      • Lauren Freeman, LPC
      • B. Minkewicz, LPCC-S
      • Camielle Howard, LSW, CSW, MPH
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      • Depression Counseling
      • Counseling for Anxiety
      • Counseling for Trauma
      • Grief & Bereavement Counseling
      • EMDR
      • Couples Counseling
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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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❤️‍🩹Helping Black Women & Teens
⛓️‍💥Break unhealthy cycles in relationships
🛑Stop carrying everyone’s emotional weight
📍Accepting clients- OH, IL, KY

Black parents are doing more than just raising kid Black parents are doing more than just raising kids.
We’re raising a different generation, often in a different socioeconomic reality than we came from.

Especially when raising a Black teen today, you’re balancing protection, understanding, and giving them space to grow in ways you may not have had.

Save this as a reminder: Your exhaustion has context.
Save this for the days you feel like you’re falling short.
Share this with a Black woman who needs this reminder.

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You do not need to apologize for protecting your p You do not need to apologize for protecting your peace. At Rise Counseling Group, we help women unlearn guilt, strengthen boundaries, and prioritize their mental health without shame.

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Cheers to your 1st Work Anniversary, Porcha "Maati Cheers to your 1st Work Anniversary, Porcha "Maati" Wafford, LSW!

Your dedication to creating healing, liberatory spaces for those navigating life transitions, grief, and anxiety is truly something special. Your grounding in somatic healing, social justice, and mindfulness reminds us every day why this work matters.

Here's to celebrating YOU and all that you continue to build!

 #WorkAnniversary #RiseCounselingGroup
Mindfulness is a simple but powerful mental health Mindfulness is a simple but powerful mental health tool. It supports emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and helps you reconnect with your body, especially when stress feels overwhelming.

We integrate mindfulness techniques into therapy to help you build coping skills that feel practical and supportive not forced.
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You’re showing up everywhere but who’s showing You’re showing up everywhere but who’s showing up for you? It’s time to prioritize your own emotional well-being.

#risecounselinggroup #womenempowerment  #mentalwellnessjourney
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