Books for a CAUSE!  Cice Rivera: I have approximately 20 years of experience providing mental health, addictions, relationship and life coaching, art and spiritual-related counseling services in a variety of outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. In addition, in my clinical experience, I have provided nutritional counseling, hypnotherapy, relationship and life coaching, 12 steps, Smart Recovery, drama therapy, art therapy, music therapy, poetry therapy, writing therapy, meditation and yoga groups, classes and individual sessions. As a practicing Mental Health Professional I hold a Florida License for Addictions Counseling, and Certified Coach, and a Master’s degree in Human Development with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Also, certified in co-occurring disorders from the University of South Florida. Furthermore, I studied at the academy for addiction professionals in South Fl. I am a registered drama therapist with NADTA. Also registered art therapist with AATA and REAT. I am certified and attended an intense art therapy and positive psychology program from trauma –Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute. I am trained and certified in hypnotherapy from the Motivation Hypnosis institute. Last, I have trained and worked in recreational therapy in a treatment facility for 7 years. Currently attending EC in order to obtain my Ph.D. in psychology. I am a registered member of ACA, AATA, REAT, and NADTA. Furthermore, I am fully licensed, insured and bonded by the state of Florida. 
I am professionally trained in a variety of treatment modalities; my counseling approach is determined by my client's preference and personal goals. Generally my approach is based on positive psychology with a mixture of other modalities. I approach counseling and psychotherapy from an empathetic, logical, person-centered perspective and nonjudgmental perspective. My approach incorporates a patient’s focus and level of motivation for personal growth and a need to change. My style and principles are very active and solution-focused. I work extensively with my patients to make changes of letting go and take responsibility for their choices and actions. Other modalities included in my treatment are cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psycho-education, 12 step strategies, and self-improvement focus. For example, my drama therapy is an active approach to facilitating inner change. Focused on storytelling, projective play, improvisation, and performance. The participants are welcome to rehearse desired or undesired behaviors and perform the change they wish to be and see in the world.I specialize in depression, anxiety, addictions, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, anger management, domestic violence, self-harm and hypnosis. The goals of individuals are the need to develop healthy coping strategies and skills and improve mindfully by living one day at a time.I take pride in counseling and the arts, but more so in developing a sense of self-worth. No matter what: uplifting the spirits of others. My goal toward establishing each individual’s identity is in order to help heal each person with natural medicine and educating individuals whom acquire the mysteries of the mind. My purpose as a lead licensed therapist for Rehab Nexus is focused on hopes to serve as an inspirational role model in human development and growth. I constantly strive to improve my communication skills and maintain my reputation as a role model, in doing so: I am an enthusiastic motivational speaker and mentor as an advocate for individuals of mental anguish. I am certain with a firm purpose and a single dream one can reach ultimate determined accomplishments, I have a firm purpose followed by a DREAM.Read more about this authorRead less about this author