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Rise Counseling Group

Therapeutic space for Women of Color to heal and rise.

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      • Caresse Boyd, LSW
      • De’Asia Thompson, LISW-S
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      • Ashley Jamison, LISW-S
      • Crystal Gary, LISW
      • Porcha “Maati” Wafford, LSW
      • Lauren Freeman, LPC
      • B. Minkewicz, LPCC-S
      • Camielle Howard, LSW, CSW, MPH
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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 women are often the backbone of their famili Black women are often the backbone of their families and communities but that doesn’t mean you have to pour from an empty cup.

These 5 strategies are here to help you protect your energy, prioritize your well-being, and stay grounded while caring for others. 

You deserve rest. You deserve support. You deserve care, too.

DM us for a personalized wellness plan created with you in mind.

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Meet our clinician now accepting new clients! Book Meet our clinician now accepting new clients! Book your appointment today and take the first step toward better health and wellness. 

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, trauma, or simply looking for support, our compassionate clinicians are here to help.

To learn more: https://risecounselinggroup.com/about/
Appointments available both in-person and/or virtual 
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When someone you love finally lets their guard dow When someone you love finally lets their guard down and admits they aren't okay, you shouldn't have to guess how to handle it. You can be the safe space they need.

Our upcoming Mental Health First Aid Training is an evidence-based, 8-hour certification course intentionally designed with Black women, Black parents, and Black teen girls in mind. It gives you the actual vocabulary, confidence, and framework to notice the early signs of distress, listen without judgment, and safely guide your loved ones toward healing.

Format: 100% Virtual
Start on September 11!
Register here: https://risecounselinggroup.com/mental-health-first-aid-training/

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Life doesn't come with a script, but it can come w Life doesn't come with a script, but it can come with a game plan. 
Mental health challenges don't always announce themselves loudly.

At Rise Counseling Group, we believe mental health education is one of the most powerful tools for creating healthier communities. That's why we're offering Mental Health First Aid Training, a practical, evidence-based certification that teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health concerns, respond with confidence, and connect people to appropriate support.

👉 Reserve your spot today:
https://risecounselinggroup.com/mental-health-first-aid-training/

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Hi, I'm De'Asia Thompson, LISW-S, and I'm excited Hi, I'm De'Asia Thompson, LISW-S, and I'm excited to serve as your Mental Health First Aid Training facilitator.

As the founder of Rise Counseling Group, a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor, therapist, educator, speaker, and advocate, I am deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes in our communities. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working across clinical, educational, and community settings, with a special focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and culturally responsive care.

One of the reasons I'm so passionate about Mental Health First Aid is because I believe everyone should feel confident recognizing and responding to mental health challenges in their families, workplaces, schools, and communities.

Mental Health First Aid equips everyday people with the tools to support others much like CPR equips people to respond to physical emergencies.

Start Date: September 11, 2026
Virtual, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

I'd love to have you join me. 
Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot or visit here
https://risecounselinggroup.com/mental-health-first-aid-training/

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