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Star Point Counseling Center
of Riverview & Lithia Florida
CALL OR TEXT 813-244-1251
Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges and Bitterness.
When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge — or embrace forgiveness and move...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20173 min read
Sending & receiving ~ good vibes
Believe it or not there’s a science behind “good vibes” and ways to draw them into your life. The law of attraction states, in simple...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 27, 20162 min read
Are you in love or in love with the idea of love?
Often times we think we are in love, but in reality we are so caught up with the idea of love and being love that we confuse the two....
Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20161 min read
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


Don’t Shy Away From Counseling.
When the time comes that you need more than just a shoulder to cry on or a sympathetic ear, look for a greater level of support through a...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 21, 20141 min read
Communication is the key to a good relationship
Assertive communication and reflective listening is the key to good communication in any relationship. Simply say what you want to say...
Sam DiFranco
Jun 13, 20141 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


The Therapeutic Relationship
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 5, 20131 min read


Employee Profile: Matt Donovan
Matt Donovan has been working at affordable counseling since we started our practice. Matt is currently pursuing his MA in Rehabilitative...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 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
Update From SAMHSA
SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. They are government ran coalition that keeps people up to date...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 13, 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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