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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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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
Tips for Co-Parenting
The key to co-parenting is to focus on your child and your child only. This can be very difficult at times. It means that your own...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 9, 20151 min read
Have you endured a traumatic event?
When a stressful event happens in our life or we are under threat our sympathetic nervous system is activated. This causes our eyes to...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 2, 20151 min read
Feeling Anxious?
Sleepless nights of restlessly turning over in bed for hours on end, worrying about what tomorrow’s day has to come… If this sounds like...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 26, 20152 min read
Tips for children who are transferring schools!
Is your child having a hard time transitioning between schools? Sometime it is difficult for a child who has transferred schools multiple...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 12, 20151 min read
Pre Marriage Concerns
A few things a couple should consider before getting married. Shared goals Individual goals, are they the same? Income and expense...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 1, 20151 min read
TIPS FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION
Are you experiencing frequent arguments and misinterpretations with someone in your family? Good communication skills are an extremely...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 1, 20151 min read
Staying Together
“Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ~Henry Ford
Sam DiFranco
Aug 21, 20151 min read


Tips for a Happy Relationship
Tips to finding happiness and satisfaction in a relationship: Express admiration and affection. The idea is to look for ways to...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20152 min read


Tips for Coping with Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal feeling that every person experiences at times in their life. Whether you have a big interview tomorrow, or work is...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 21, 20152 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


Check out Clarissa’s New Book!
Clarissa co-founder and Executive Clinical Director at Star Point Counseling Center has recently released a book about the struggles of...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 1, 20151 min read


Plan a Summer Staycation!
Many people use the summer as a time to go on a vacation but why not make it a staycation? Instead of stressing yourself out with an...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 11, 20151 min read


It’s Time for Summer Break!
Summer break is upon us and with that comes a busier household. Children that are normally at school are now at home or busy doing a...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 3, 20151 min read


Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is a hot topic. People often link someone’s self-esteem to success. People assume that If you have high self-esteem you will...
Sam DiFranco
May 19, 20151 min read
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