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


Affordable Counseling Center Tampa, Fl & Brandon, FlÂ
Rejection can be defined as the act of pushing someone or something away. One may experience rejection from one’s family of origin, a...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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MARRIAGE COUNSELING AT AFFORDABLE COUNSELING IN TAMPA, FL AND BRANDON, FL
You’ve drifted so far apart… There haven’t been any fun adventures or nights out in so long. The affection and laughs once shared seem...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 22, 20221 min read
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Skin Picking and/or Hair Pulling Disorder
If you have a skin picking and/or hair pulling disorder, you tend to pluck, pull and pick at your nails, hair and skin. These behaviors...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 21, 20223 min read
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Finding Mental Health Help 101
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR IDEAL THERAPIST Are you looking for mental health help with counseling but don’t know where to...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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Personality Disorder
What is a personality disorder? Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that are characterized by inflexible and...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 17, 20224 min read
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<a>What are the best jobs for people with bipolar disorder?</a>
There is no one-size-fits-all job for anyone. This is also true for people with bipolar disorder. Instead, people with the condition...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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Yes, Mental Illness Can Impact Your Hygiene. Here’s What You Can Do About It….
One of the worst things about mental illness is how it seeps into so many parts of your life, affecting even the most mundane things,...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 15, 20226 min read
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How to Improve Communication Skills
Whether you’re delivering a presentation to a room full of conference attendees or hashing out a disagreement with your partner, many of...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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What Is Therapy?
Therapy, also called psychotherapy or counseling, is the process of meeting with a therapist to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs,...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 11, 20222 min read
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<strong>Benefits of Therapy</strong>
Therapy is a very useful thing to engage in if you are struggling with your mental health. Therapy provides an opportunity for people to...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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Why Is Counseling Important? 5 Proven Benefits of Counseling
Millions of people have experienced the benefits of counseling. Counseling is a specific mental health discipline that includes aspects...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 9, 20224 min read
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How To Get Rid Of Social Anxiety: Tips And Tricks
Fear is a universal human characteristic. Sometimes, this fear can manifest in different ways in situations that our mind may view as...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 8, 20224 min read
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Suicide and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting about 2.8% of the U.S. adults. Its main symptoms are mood shifts, which...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Marriage Counseling…
Both falling in love and getting married are stressful in their own ways. But you might say that they represent the easy part. It’s...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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Recognizing When Your Child Is Distressed
Children are sensitive and can struggle to make sense of events that are traumatizing and deadly. There are common symptoms people...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 3, 20221 min read
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<a>Who online therapy is best for</a>
Teletherapy is good for people who prefer a range of communication formats and are comfortable using technology to communicate and...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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When You Suspect Your Child Is Thinking about Suicide
​Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old. It’s an issue that, as a parent, you can’t ignore. There is no...
Sam DiFranco
Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression  refers to depression that happens after childbirth. It is a common disorder after pregnancy, affecting 1 in 9 new...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Help Your Child (and Yourself) Find More Joy
Take a break and regroup. There will be times when you are overwhelmed, upset, emotional or distracted. When this happens, allow yourself...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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Two Ways to Diagnose, and Treat, a Toxic Friendship
Many people come to therapy searching for insight into their problematic friendships. They may ask questions like: “They have known me...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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