I am EMDR trained, a certified Family Mediator, Prepare/Enrich certified & obtained Gottman level 1 training for couples therapy. [1][2] His father, Eugenio Rivera, was a Puerto Rican commissioned officer in the U.S. Army stationed in California. I have been counseling since 2015 and have been in private practice since 2017. [49][50] The name was inspired after 19th century frontier gamblers, with Rivera later embracing it for use on his social media profiles. The team's momentum would continue in 2015, as the Panthers produced their best season in franchise history by finishing 15–1, with their only loss being versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16. He spent nine years playing for them until retiring after the 1992 season. In 1985, Rivera became the first American of Puerto Rican descent to win a Super Bowl, as the Bears defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. There Eugenio met his future wife, Dolores, who is of Mexican descent. [8] He played nine seasons for them before retiring after the 1992 season, playing in 149 games with 62 starts, 392 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 9 interceptions. Despite being their all-time leader in coaching wins, Rivera was fired midway through the 2019 season due to new ownership wanting change. He was the third Latino in NFL history to become a head coach, following Tom Fears and Tom Flores. Following an 1–3 start to the 2013 season, reports suggested that the Panthers were already contemplating getting a new head coach. [2][4] The family eventually settled in Marina, California, where he attended Seaside High School and began playing football before graduating in 1980. His wife once was on … I solely yet conveniently offer TeleHealth Medicine/virtual sessions, which works for clients who cannot make the commute, are traveling out of town, or have other obligations and cannot physically attend session. I am best suited to dealing with couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, anxiety, depression, wellness counseling, and individual counseling. [30] Rivera finished his career with the Panthers with four playoff appearances and a total record of 79–67–1, both of which rank first all-time in team history. This has also been advantageous and the preferred method during the COVID pandemic. [41] Michael, nicknamed Mickey, died from pancreatic cancer in July 2015. [53], In August 2020, Rivera was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma located in a lymph node of his neck. Ronald Eugene Rivera (born January 7, 1962), nicknamed Riverboat Ron, is an American football head coach for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL). I am a nationally certified counselor, dually licensed in Mental Health Counseling as well as a Marriage & Family Therapy. Stephanie Rivera, wife of Ron Rivera, was a Mystics assistant coach in 2000 7 The Washington Redskins hired a new head coach. View the profiles of people named Stéphanie Rivera. [4] Rivera was inducted into the California Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994. Join Facebook to connect with Stéphanie Rivera and others you may know. [3] The family moved often due to his father's military service, with Rivera being educated in military bases in Germany, Panama, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. As a result, Rivera began to make more aggressive decisions. [47] Rivera held a charity yard sale there after his hiring as Washington head coach in 2020, with various Panthers apparel and merchandise up for sale that raised more than US$30,000 for the humane society of Charlotte. [23], In 2014, the Panthers recovered from a 3–8–1 start to win its final four regular-season games and clinch the NFC South for the second consecutive year. I am also working on a niche with military couples & families, including all the variables and stress factors associated with being or having been in the military. He was named the team's Man of the Year in 1988, and was named their Ed Block Courage Award recipient the following year. Under him, the Bears made an appearance in Super Bowl XLI. [10] During his tenure, the Eagles advanced to the NFC championship for three consecutive seasons. 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Does your life currently feel out of whack and unbalanced? Sometimes, we go through adjustments and phases in life, then needing to discuss or “vent.” That’s okay, too. [31][32], On January 1, 2020, Rivera was hired to become the 30th head coach of the Washington Football Team, known as the Redskins at his time of hiring. My name is Stephanie. [19] In October 2008, Rivera was promoted to defensive coordinator after the team fired Ted Cottrell. [44][45] The couple have two children together, Christopher and Courtney. Does your relationship need work or could be stronger? Prior to real estate she worked in the banking industry in customer service and loans. [21] In 2012, the Panthers finished 7–9 and finished second in the division. Although the Bears lost to the Indianapolis Colts 29–17,[14] the defense's success earned Rivera recognition among franchises looking for new head coaches. She has excellent instincts about what needs to be prioritized and communicates clearly and cogently. [21] During his first year, the Panthers went 6–10 and finished third in the division. She has a passion helping individuals and families create wealth through real estate. Stephanie Rivera (also known as The Sultry Siren) is a original bad girl on Season 11. His example benefits us all", Head coaches of the National Football League, Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ron_Rivera&oldid=984253927#Personal_life, American players of American football of Mexican descent, National Football League defensive coordinators, Players of American football from California, Puerto Rican players of American football, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 19 October 2020, at 02:47. [42] Rivera is married to Stephanie (née Tamayo), who he met while at Cal in August 1983 before marrying her after being drafted in 1984. Rivera's coaching career began in 1997 when he served as a quality control coach for the Bears. [48], Rivera's nickname of "Riverboat Ron" was given to him by fans and the media after he took several risky decisions, something previously not attributed to him, during the early part of the 2013 season with the Panthers. View the profiles of people named Stephanie Rivera on Facebook. [10] In 2005, the Bears defense was rated second in the league by total yardage, with the team winning the NFC North division with a record of 11-5 before losing in the divisional round of the playoffs to the Carolina Panthers. Facebook gives people the power to … In 2011, Rivera became the head coach for the Carolina Panthers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.​. [56] To support Rivera, a campaign known as "Rivera Strong" was set up by the team. My theoretical orientation, although eclectic, is existentialism mixed with reality therapy. To summarize, I’m a life transition therapist, my goal being to assist with adjusting to any changes. [28] After a 5–7 start to the 2019 season, Rivera was fired on December 3, 2019 after nine seasons as head coach. The team held the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs, where they defeated the Seahawks in the divisional round and the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game,[24] advancing to Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos.