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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
CALL OR TEXT 813-244-1251


SELF IMPROVEMENT
Many people seek counseling because they have identified specific goals or issues that they wish to work on. Others may be encouraged by...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 3, 20211 min read


AGING & GERIATRICS
Aging is a natural process that may present challenges for some individuals and their families. Moving from middle age to later years...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 2, 20211 min read


SEXUAL ABUSE
Abuse can constitute many things, but in general, it is categorized by the cruel and or violent treatment of a person, and in many cases,...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 1, 20211 min read


GAMBLING
Placing a bet here or there while visiting a local casino, or while watching sports in the living room of a friend’s house or local bar...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 24, 20211 min read


PROCRASTINATION
Everyone puts things off sometimes, but procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and may deliberately look for distractions. If...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 19, 20211 min read


BEREAVEMENT
There is no “right way” and “wrong way” to grieve. Each person experiences grief in his or her own way, partly based on religious,...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 18, 20211 min read


SELF-CRITICISM
Have you ever heard of “you are your worst critic?” Well, for most it really does apply. Being in your head for a long period can cause...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 17, 20211 min read
ANGER MANAGEMENT
Do you find yourself having long periods of anger? Believe it or not, anger is a healthy emotion. Everyone will experience it every now...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 12, 20211 min read


Social anxiety
Social anxiety disorder is not uncommon; research suggests that about 7 percent of Americans are affected. Without treatment, social...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Forgive and forget
We have all been in situations or have had to deal with people who have wronged or hurt us in some way in the past or present. When you...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 5, 20211 min read


Self-Care
Are you meeting your own needs? It’s crucial for you to take time to relax, rejuvenate and attain well being. Self-care can include...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 4, 20211 min read


Dealing With Rejection
Being rejected can cause a person to feel sad, ashamed and lower their self-esteem. When you think of rejection, the most common thinking...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 3, 20211 min read


SELF-LOVE
It is always important to value yourself, your happiness and well-being. It might also be considered a willingness to meet personal...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 29, 20211 min read


JEALOUSY
Jealous can be described as a feeling associated with being possessive of another person, such as a partner or friend. When someone is...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 28, 20211 min read


DON’T BE AFRAID TO COMMUNICATE
Poor mental and or physical health can diSrupt effective communication. Differences of opinion may lead to disagreements between friends...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Caregiver Issues
Being a caregiver can be a rewarding job. However, when things become difficult, it can create issues such as: Stress Isolation Fatigue...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 20211 min read


HYPOCHONDRIA
Hypochondria is also known as health anxiety. Dealing with hypochondria can make a person feel they have an undiagnosed serious illness,...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 21, 20211 min read


CONTROL PROBLEMS
Control is a reaction to the fear of losing control Control issues may be related to: A lack of trust Traumatic experiences Abusive life...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 20, 20211 min read


SMOKING CESSATION
How can smoking cessation help? Smoking cessations aim to alleviate physical symptoms and develop strategies to control the desire to...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 15, 20211 min read


BREAK UPS
A breakup may be considered to be positive or negative, depending on how the people involved felt about the relationship. However, it...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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