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


Saying Sorry
What is it about the words “I’m sorry” that makes it so hard to say? Is is about the guilt behind the wrongdoing, or is it the ego behind...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 15, 20142 min read


Fear of Rejection
Many of us experience it. Its the feeling you get when you want to ask someone out but the words just don’t want to leave your mouth. Or,...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 9, 20142 min read


The Chicken or the Egg?
The age old question that still seems to baffle everyone. Well, which came first? When it comes to eating and mental health, do mental...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 1, 20141 min read


Relax, Don’t Stress
Did you know that there are a few simple methods you can use in order to reduce the negative symptoms of stress? Here are four easy...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 25, 20142 min read


Just Laugh
Shame is a universal emotion. We all experience it at some time or another. Sometimes shame causes people to react in anger or...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 18, 20142 min read


Teen Pregnancy & Mental Health
Low self-esteem, early use of alcohol and drugs, and living in a home with frequent family conflict are some of the risk factors that...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20142 min read


Fighting Big = Big Resolution
Some say that having a screaming match with their partner is effective, because it shows that there is passion in the relationship. But...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 4, 20142 min read
What is a Registered Intern?
In the state of Florida, there are many different levels and types of mental health professionals. As mentioned in our first ever blog...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 13, 20143 min read


Working Out Benefits Your Mental Wellness
Many people are aware of the physical benefits of exercise. Regular, daily exercise is can help with many physical health problems such...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 6, 20141 min read


Happy Holidays
For more information on this and other mental health topics visit our website at http://www.affordablecounselingbrandon.com, or see our...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 24, 20131 min read
The Perfect Gift
Gift giving has become more of an art form in the recent years. People have the added stress of trying to find the most meaningful, most...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 13, 20132 min read


Suffering From Loss?
Counseling is a helpful option when grieving from any type of loss. At Affordable Counseling we are available to help you and loved ones...
Sam DiFranco
Dec 9, 20131 min read


Suicide and the Holiday Season
Have you ever heard that suicide rates are the highest during the holiday season? This is a common idea that we hear about every year....
Sam DiFranco
Dec 4, 20131 min read
New Staff!
Affordble Counseling Center would like to welcome Carrie Schroeder, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, to the team. Carrie...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 24, 20131 min read


The Truth About Sleeping
Sleep is a definite factor assessed during counseling sessions. Inconsistent sleeping patterns could be a sign of certain mental health...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 24, 20131 min read


How Can Counseling Help You?
Counseling is a resource that can be utilized by anyone having emotional distress. This includes overwhelming stress and/or anxiety, mood...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 15, 20132 min read
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