logo

Rise Counseling Group

Therapeutic space for Women of Color to heal and rise.

  • Home
  • Our Team
    • 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
  • Services
    • Therapy
      • Depression Counseling
      • Counseling for Anxiety
      • Counseling for Trauma
      • Grief & Bereavement Counseling
      • EMDR
      • Couples Counseling
    • Coaching
    • Support Groups
    • Hardship & Asylum Immigration Evaluation Services
    • Clinical Supervision
    • EAP Services
  • Getting Started
    • Rates & Insurance
    • Resources
    • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Client Portal

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

Client Portal

Places to get Started





About

Learn More About our Team
Learn More




Contact

Get in Touch
Learn More







Services

Learn What Services are Provided
Learn More





FAQ

Common Questions
Learn More



risecounselingdayton

❤️‍🩹Helping Black Women & Teens
⛓️‍💥Break unhealthy cycles in relationships
🛑Stop carrying everyone’s emotional weight
📍Accepting clients- OH, IL, KY

This Counseling Month, we’re honoring the work, This Counseling Month, we’re honoring the work, heart, and presence behind healing 💛

At Rise Counseling Group, we are grateful for the compassionate care provided by our incredible team Lauren, Aliyah, Sam and Bailey, who show up every day to support clients through anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and healing journeys.

Counseling is not just about talking, it’s about being seen, understood, and supported. And that is what this team is committed to offering.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is your reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.

 Get started → Link in bio

#CounselingMonth #BlackMentalHealthSupport #RCGTeam #RiseCounselingGroup #CulturallyResponsiveCare
You don’t need perfect coping skills you need on You don’t need perfect coping skills you need ones that work for you.

So often, people abandon coping tools because they feel unrealistic, overwhelming, or hard to keep up with. But research and real life shows us something different:
Simple skills, practiced consistently, can make a real impact.

Therapy isn’t about giving you a long checklist.
It’s about helping you build practical tools that fit into your daily life especially during stressful moments when you don’t have extra energy to spare.

We support Black women and teens in learning realistic, sustainable ways to manage stress, regulate emotions, and feel more grounded without pressure to be perfect.

🔗 Get started → Link in bio

#BlackTherapist #MentalHealthSupport #CopingSkills #TherapyWorks #HealingInCommunity #BlackWomenHealing #TeenMentalHealth #ConsistencyOverPerfection
Self-care isn’t just bubble baths or spa days. 💛
Sometimes it looks like rest without guilt, setting boundaries without apologizing, or checking in with your emotions before burnout hits.

At Rise Counseling Group, we help you redefine self-care in ways that feel realistic, supportive, and sustainable, not overwhelming or out of reach. Small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference in your mental health.

You deserve care that actually fits your life.

🔗 Learn more → Link in bio
One full year of bringing her whole, beautiful sel One full year of bringing her whole, beautiful self to the RCG family.

Lauren, your first year is just the beginning. We are so grateful for the warmth, depth, and dedication you bring to this work every single day. Welcome to your next chapter with RCG.

#TeamRCG #RiseCounselingGroup #TherapyForBlackWomen #TraumaInformedCare
Mental health support doesn’t always start with Mental health support doesn’t always start with big changes.
Sometimes it begins with a pause a breath, a moment, a quiet check-in with yourself.

In a world that expects you to keep pushing, choosing to pause is an act of care.

At Rise Counseling Group, we focus on accessible, gentle coping tools that fit into real life tools that help Black women and teens feel grounded, regulated, and supported in everyday moments, not just during a crisis.

One small pause can shift how you move through the rest of your day.

🔗 Learn gentle coping tools → Link in bio

#MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMentalHealth #EmotionalRegulation #AccessibleCare #GentleHealing #RiseCounselingGroup
Follow on Instagram
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Employment & Internships
  • Contact Us

Connect With Us

hello@risecounselinggroup.com

937-619-9089 ext. 2

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Therapy for Black girls badge-wine

Request an appointment

Click on the button below to request an appointment with a therapist today!

Request an Appointment

A Website by Created by Brighter Vision
Our Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · Playful on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in