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Star Point Counseling Center of Brandon, Lithia & Riverview, Florida
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ABANDONMENT FEAR
Abandonment fear most often occurs during childhood. It can occur from a death of a loved one, divorce, abuse and or any other trauma...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20211 min read


CONFIDENCE
When you make decisions, you should feel proud, excited and everything that uplifts you. Confidence doesn’t mean having the answers to...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Dealing with PTSD
After a traumatic event, you might blame yourself for things you couldn’t have changed. Have you or a loved one experienced PTSD? If so,...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20211 min read


INFIDELITY COUNSELING
Infidelity within a relationship can be viewed as betrayal and damage a relationship. It can also possibly lead to breakup, or...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Peer Pressure in Adolescents
When you hear the words “peer pressure” normally it has a negative connotation behind it. It is typically viewed as negative because it...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 30, 20211 min read


Domestic Violence
It is not always easy asking for help, however, it is deeply encouraged. WHAT IS DOOMESTIC VIOLENCE? It’s when there is violent, abusive...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 28, 20211 min read


ANGER MANAGEMENT
Anger is a natural human experience, however, if you find yourself being angry very frequently about little things whether its work, at...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Therapy for Couples
There is still hope for couples who have a strong desire to make a relationship work. Some may feel anxious about trying counseling while...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 16, 20211 min read


cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is very common amongst adolescents. It can lead to psychological, emotional and physical stress. It is challenging to...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 14, 20211 min read


BIPOLAR DISORDER
WHAT IS A BIPOLAR DISORDER? Bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness that causes changes in one’s mood an or energy. A person’s...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20211 min read


SELF-ESTEEM
Did you know, self-esteem affects how we think, feel and behave towards others? To have a good self-esteem, you have to be able to accept...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Counseling for Children
What is child counseling? Child counseling focuses on children, teens and young adults who may battle with mental illness or who may need...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20211 min read


Therapy for Families
Why would someone go to family counseling? Family counseling can have many intentions behind it. It can be due to the desire to discuss...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 31, 20211 min read


LGBTQ
Research suggests that LGBTQ individuals seek mental health treatment at a higher rate than their non-LGBTQ counterparts. Believe it or...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20211 min read


WIDOWS
Losing a spouse is a traumatic experience. For the most part, it happens unexpectedly and should be handled in the the best way possible....
Sam DiFranco
Aug 24, 20211 min read


SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Have you ever witnessed someone that deals with substance abuse? For those who have not, Substance abuse are both legal and illegal drugs...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20211 min read


SADNESS & GRIEF
Myth about grief: “The pain will go away fast If I ignore it” The fact is, if you continuously ignore your emotions rather than dealing...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 17, 20211 min read


EATING DISORDERS
WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER? Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 12, 20211 min read


POSITIVE MINDSET
Starting the day off with a healthy, happy attitude can determine the kind of day you will have. You should never feel like you should...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 10, 20211 min read
STRESSED OUT?
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF STRESS: Exhaustion or trouble sleeping. Headaches, dizziness or shaking. High blood pressure. Muscle tension or jaw...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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