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Star Point Counseling Center
of Riverview & Lithia Florida
CALL OR TEXT 813-244-1251
Nervous about your first counseling session? Here is what you can expect!
Going to counseling can be scary and nerve racking, but knowing what to expect can help ease those nerves and help you get better...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 23, 20141 min read


Myths About Stress.
Everyone deals with stress at one point or another in their lives. Stress is inevitable and there is no way of getting around it. Many...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 22, 20142 min read


Being An Active Listener.
Active listening is a communication technique used in counseling, it requires the listener to feed back what they hear to the speaker, by...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 18, 20141 min read


Reignite Your Relationship!
The newness of a relationship is what sparks passion. After you learn about your partners likes, dislikes, their routines, their hobbies,...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 17, 20141 min read
Employee Updates: Vickey Sboukis and Steve Foster.
Star Point Counseling Center has welcomed a few new employees within the past few months, Vickey Sboukis and Steve Foster have both been...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 15, 20141 min read


The Benefits Of Being Altruistic.
Altruism is putting the needs of others before our own, the concern for the wellness of others. Many of us get so caught up with our busy...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 11, 20141 min read


Reasons To Seek Marriage Counseling.
Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. These rates vary with the partner’s education level, religious beliefs, childhood, etc. While...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 10, 20142 min read
7 Weird Health Boosters!
Friendly neighbors. When people feel like they are part of their neighborhood, have friendly neighbors whom they feel would help out with...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20141 min read


Help Struggling Friends and Family.
What do you do when someone you know is dealing with fear, anxiety, and/or depression? Do you know what to say or do in that type of...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20142 min read


Parenting Angry Teens.
Are you dealing with an angry teen and don’t know how to handle it? Below are some tips that might help you get through it. Hang in...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 28, 20142 min read


Signs You May Be Headed Towards a Breakup.
You’re spending more and more time apart. Having separate interests is good, being able to have alone time with friends every once in a...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 27, 20142 min read
Happy Thanksgiving!
At Affordable Counseling Center of Brandon we like to aim for positive goals and to help you feel more fulfilled in your daily life...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 27, 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


The Dreaded In-laws.
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 20131 min read
Taking a Poll…
Affordable Counseling would like to know how people feel about the old saying, “You can do whatever you put your mind to.” Do you feel...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 20, 20131 min read


Owner Profile- Clarissa Crystal Belle, LMHC
Clarissa Crystal-Belle Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), is co-founder and the Executive Clinical Director at Star Point...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 18, 20131 min read


Owner Profile: Sam DiFranco
Sam DiFranco is co-founder and business director at Affordable Counseling Center of Brandon. Sam’s mission was to provide quality mental...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 11, 20131 min read
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