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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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Depression in Teens
It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is always an unsettling...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 9, 20173 min read
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Lying can destroy a relationship, but all lying is not created equally. Some liars use their fabrications to be manipulative — think the...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 7, 20172 min read
Couples Counseling
At Star Point Counseling Center we offer couples counseling, marriage counseling, relationship counseling, family counseling and LGBT...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 26, 20171 min read
Star Point Counseling Center
At Star Point Counseling Center, there are two convenient locations for you to choose from in Brandon and Tampa. We provide counseling...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 23, 20171 min read
How Can I Trust Again
If you’ve been burned in the past, it’s understandable that you might have a hard time trusting other people. It can help to remind...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 16, 20172 min read
How To Deal With A Stressful Situation
How To Deal With A Stressful Situation When you are faced with a stressful situation whether in your business or in your personal life it...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20173 min read
Teens and Thoughts, Feelings, Behavior
Part of creating a healthy family climate is acknowledging that we’re all in the same boat. None of us is immune to life’s challenges,...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20172 min read
Coping with Major Life Changes
Coping with Major Life Changes It’s okay to be emotional. It’s natural to have feelings of sadness, to grieve over the loss of something,...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20174 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
Therapy for Blended Families
Blended families are very common and can produce wonderful experiences as well as unique challenges. The step parent – step child...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20171 min read
When to Seek Co-Parenting Counseling
When parents are able to create and maintain a strong parenting alliance after separation, children have a secure base to depend on while...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20171 min read
Couples Therapy at Starpoint
Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that is conducted by licensed therapists. Usually involving...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 6, 20171 min read
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Useful for: Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders, phobias. Based on the idea that we can...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20171 min read
Are you depressed?
Understanding Depression Depression is a serious, but common, illness: One in 10 adults report experiencing depression, and the condition...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20172 min read
Asking for Help
Sometimes we don’t speak up when we’re struggling because we want to act strong or we think people won’t understand. The truth is this —...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20171 min read
Don’t Give Up on Love
Couples therapy can be used to treat issues both big and small. Or it can be used to enhance certain parts of your relationship. It...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20171 min read
Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Anxiety Because anxiety can interfere with relationships, sleeping patterns, eating habits, work, school, and routine...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 3, 20171 min read
Relationship Stress
Strain can be placed on a relationship when stressful circumstances affect the couple as a whole, or even just one of the partners....
Sam DiFranco
Jun 24, 20171 min read
What is Anxiety
All organisms have been given a fight or flight response mechanism that protects and preserves them. It is an adaptive function placed in...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 2, 20171 min read
Why Is Therapy So Expensive?
Many people struggle to find talk-based therapy that’s covered by their insurance plans. Of all practicing medical professionals,...
Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20174 min read
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