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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
CALL OR TEXT 813-244-1251
Benefits and Options for Therapy
Wondering if therapy is right for you? You’re not alone. Seeking help from a mental health expert is something many people consider,...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 25, 20223 min read
Relationships: partner, family, or friends
This doesn’t just mean your love life. Tell your therapist about all your relationships, whether that’s your partner, your family, or...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 20, 20221 min read
Abandonment
Abandonment fear often stems from childhood loss. This loss could be related to a traumatic event, such as the loss of a parent through...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 18, 20222 min read
<strong>Fair Fighting</strong>
Every relationship has disagreements. It’s how we handle those disagreements that counts. A bad argument can turn even a little problem...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 14, 20223 min read
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder & How to Spot It.
To understand what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is and how to spot it, we must first position the disorder within the larger context...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Anger Management
Anger Management Anger management is a tough mental health group topic, but group therapy can be very helpful if you struggle to manage...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Fatigue
Fatigue is a state of feeling extremely tired, exhausted, and weak. It differs from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is its own...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20221 min read
The ‘F’ Word: Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a voluntary and intentional process by which you have a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense. The rule is...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20173 min read
Why do we hurt the ones we love?
The people we know and love the most are the same people we’re most awful to in word and deed. Often times it is because we expect too...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 6, 20162 min read
Standing your ground
Living a life that follows what other people think is a terrible way to live. We go through our days thinking about how other people...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 23, 20161 min read
Living life according to “the plan”
“Life is what happens while you are making other plans.” ~John Lennon Getting fixated on plans will often times lead to...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 25, 20161 min read
Alcohol Controls My Life
What alcohol has to say… I’ll invade all your thoughts, I’ll take hostage your soul I’ll become your new master, in total control I’ll...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 22, 20161 min read
Troubled Teens
Parenting a teen is never easy, especially if they are taking part in reckless behaviors like abusing alcohol, using drugs, or is violent...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 21, 20151 min read
Family Stress
Family dynamics significantly impact one’s health in both positive and negative ways. Having a close-knit and supportive family provides...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 14, 20151 min read
Enjoy the little things…Holiday stress!
Sometimes it is difficult to remember to sit back and enjoy the holidays with the people you love. We spend so much time shopping,...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 7, 20151 min read
Grieving the loss of a loved one
Grieving is something that everyone endures at one point in their life. It is an individual experience that depends on someone’s...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 7, 20151 min read
Tips for social anxiety
Many people endure shyness, panic and anxiety even to the thought of having to meet or mingle with others. They will experience dry...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 23, 20151 min read
Marriage Counseling
It takes work and effort to have a healthy marriage. Here are some tips you can use to strengthen your relationship: Spend time with each...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 16, 20151 min read


Summer Parenting
Summer is well underway for school kids, but summer also has a long way until it is time to start thinking about going back to school....
Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20152 min read


It All Begins With Clear Communication
Many people will agree that communication is KEY to any relationship. Whether it is with your significant other, family members, or very...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 17, 20153 min read
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