New to Grow
Welcome to Phoenix Rise Counseling Services. My name is Ronide Louis; I am the founder and clinician behind Phoenix Rise. My work is rooted in the belief that growth begins when we understand the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Phoenix Rise provides counseling in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to rise from challenges with clarity and purpose. At Phoenix Rise Counseling Services, clients are guided to build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and reconnect with their inner resilience. Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual’s unique story; because meaningful change happens when care is personal, intentional, and compassionate.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Thank you for taking an important step toward your personal rise. Your first session is designed to be a gentle, supportive beginning; focused on understanding your story, your strengths, and what has been weighing on you. Phoenix Rise is a space where you are welcomed exactly as you are, without pressure or judgment. Together, we will explore your experiences, identify patterns, and clarify goals at a pace that feels safe and empowering. By the end of your first session, you will have greater clarity and a personalized direction forward. Phoenix Rise will honor your resilience and supports your continued rise toward balance and emotional well-being.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
At Phoenix Rise, therapy is a place to grow, explore, and rise—without feeling overwhelmed or judged. We blend proven, evidence-based approaches with creativity, play, and real human connection, making therapy feel both effective and uplifting. You’ll gain practical tools while feeling supported every step of the way. Sessions are structured enough to create change, yet flexible enough to meet you right where you are. We break big ideas into simple, everyday skills you can actually use. For children and teens, therapy comes alive through play, visuals, and creative activities that make learning feel fun and empowering. Phoenix Rise is a space to understand yourself, build confidence, and rise into lasting change with clarity and hope.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
At Phoenix Rise, we work with individuals across all stages of life, with a special focus on children, teens, and young adults who want to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Many clients come to Phoenix Rise navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, attention difficulties, or stress within relationships and family systems. We also partner closely with caregivers, offering guidance, structure, and practical tools to support children at home, in school, and in their relationships. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to build healthier communication and emotional balance, Phoenix Rise offers a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space to support healing, growth, and lasting change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
At Phoenix Rise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the main tools we use, especially when working with children and teens. CBT helps clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and how small changes can make a big difference. This approach works well because it is structured, hands-on, and easy to understand. It gives young people practical skills they can use in everyday life, helping them feel more in control, confident, and supported as they grow and rise forward.
Group Therapy
At Phoenix Rise, we offer supportive group therapy for children, teens, and families focused on managing emotions, building social and coping skills, improving communication, and creating positive behavior change. Each group is designed to be safe, structured, and engaging. We use clear language, hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-life practice so skills make sense and can be used outside of sessions. Group therapy at Phoenix Rise helps participants feel less alone, build connection, and grow together. Healing is often stronger when we rise as a community.
Narrative
At Phoenix Rise, Narrative Therapy helps clients let go of old stories, labels, or experiences that no longer serve them. We focus on separating who you are from what you’ve been through, creating space to see yourself with more clarity, strength, and compassion. This approach supports children, teens, and adults in understanding how past experiences, family roles, or self-criticism may have shaped their story—and how they can rewrite it. Narrative Therapy at Phoenix Rise is about reclaiming your voice, rediscovering your strengths, and rising into a more empowered version of yourself. Your past may shape you, but it does not define your future.
Trauma-Focused CBT
At Phoenix Rise, Trauma-Focused CBT helps kids and teens heal after scary, stressful, or hard experiences. We go at a pace that feels safe and make sure each child feels supported and understood. TF-CBT supports clients in transitioning from a state of survival to one of empowered living, helping them rise above the weight of past experiences while learning skills that restore balance, safety, and emotional control. We help children learn why their feelings and reactions make sense, build skills to feel calmer and stronger, and create a new story about themselves—one that focuses on bravery, strength, and hope. At Phoenix Rise, healing happens with care as kids learn they are more than what they’ve been through.