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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
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      • Aliyah Wilson, LPCC-S
      • Ashley Jamison, LISW-S
      • Samuel E. Kisner, II, LPC, NCC
      • Porcha “Maati” Wafford, LSW
      • Lauren Freeman, LPC
      • B. Minkewicz, LPCC-S
      • Camielle Howard, LSW, CSW, MPH
      • Randisha Owensby, LISW
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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

“Just stay positive” may sound encouraging but “Just stay positive” may sound encouraging but for many, it landed as dismissive and even painful.
Instead of feeling supported, people learned to minimize their emotions, hide their struggles, or feel guilty for not being “strong enough.”

Words matter especially when someone is navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. The language we use can either create safety or deepen silence.

At Rise Counseling Group, we help clients unlearn harmful messaging and replace it with supportive, affirming language that promotes understanding, emotional safety, and real healing.

💬 You don’t have to say the perfect thing you just need to say something that honors the experience.
🔗 Learn what to say instead → Link in bio

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Words matter especially when someone is living wit Words matter especially when someone is living with depression.
Even well-intended phrases can minimize pain and make people feel unseen or misunderstood.

Supportive language helps people feel safe, validated, and less alone.
That’s why therapy isn’t just about healing yourself — it’s also about learning how to show up for others with care and compassion.

At Rise Counseling Group, we provide culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy for Black women, teens, and college students, helping you build healthier communication, emotional awareness, and stronger support systems.

Whether you’re seeking mental health support for Black women, virtual counseling for teen girls, or tools to better support someone you love help is available.

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Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away. The Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away.
They’re about protecting your mental health and honoring your needs.

At Rise Counseling Group, we help Black women, teens, and college students build boundaries that last.

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You don’t owe anyone unlimited access to your en You don’t owe anyone unlimited access to your energy.
Protecting your peace isn’t selfish it’s necessary. 

Therapy helps you practice setting boundaries that honor your needs, strengthen your voice, and protect your mental health without guilt. It’s a space to unlearn survival mode, release people-pleasing, and choose yourself with intention.

At Rise Counseling Group, we offer culturally competent, trauma-informed care designed to support Black women and teens as they heal, rest, and rebuild on their own terms. You deserve support that truly sees you.

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If setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, you’r If setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, you’re not failing your nervous system is learning something new.
Therapy helps you create limits that feel safe, respectful, and sustainable.

At Rise Counseling Group, we provide trauma-informed, culturally competent therapy that supports Black women, teens, and college students in building healthy boundaries without guilt.

🔗 Get started now → Link in bio

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