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


Behavioral Therapy for Children
It can be hard balancing work and family responsibilities, but it is not impossible. Some times you have to remind yourself that you are...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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OCD THERAPY
WHAT IS OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder also known as OCD is a chronic disorder where someone feels the urge to repeat behaviors and...
Sam DiFranco
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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The Secret to Happiness PT 2
The little things really do matter in life. Taking care of your body is a priority, however, have you ever looked at other things that...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Maintaining Mental Health
Have you ever noticed you need mental stability in order to properly make it through the day. It is what allows us to have a sense of...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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SOCIAL ISOLATION
Social isolation can be a form of depression. Risk of Social Isolation: – Physical inactivity – Obesity -Smoking According to research,...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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Hoarding Therapy
HAVE YOU EVER MET SOMEONE WHO BATTLES WITH HOARDING DISORDER? Most people may know that hoarding creates a cramped living condition which...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Unresolved Grief
Grief is an experience of reaching for someone or something familiar to find that they are no longer there. However, unresolved grief is...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 16, 20211 min read
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SIBLING ISSUES
Having a sibling is normally the first social interaction a child will have. How the interaction goes is very important because it can...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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Gambling Problems
WHAT IS GAMBLING? A gambling disorder is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the affects it takes on one’s life. WHAT KINDS...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling can be beneficial even if you may feel that your relationship is already strong. It is important to continue to build...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 7, 20211 min read
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Sensory Deprivation
Have you ever felt deprived of sleep or being able to focus on daily tasks? Well, if you answered yes then chances are you could be...
Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20211 min read
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Focus on Happiness
When was the last time you were happy? Did you know, being happy motivates success. It may not be easy at times finding that happiness,...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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PTSD
According to research, 20 percent of people who experience a traumatic event will develop PTSD. About 8 million people have PTSD in a...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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ANXIETY AS WE KNOW IT
SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY: *Fast heart rate *Sweating *Rapid breathing *The feeling of fatigue or faint Why is counseling beneficial? For some...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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COUNSELING TROUBLED TEENS
As teenagers begin to assert their independence and find their own identity, many experience behavioral changes that can seem...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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TEEN STRESS
Long-term stress can contribute to a long list of physical and mental health problems. School is a frequent concern for teens. They have...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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BE HEALTHY, HAPPY & YOU!
Have you ever noticed that when you are healthy, you feel more like yourself and happier? Well, if so, it’s because they all circle...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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GOALS
STEPS: 1. DECIDE 2. WRITE IT 3. BREAK DOWN THE GOAL 4. PLAN THE FIRST STEP 5.APPLY/ TAKE ACTION 6. MAINTAIN GOAL 7. TERMINATE THE BAD...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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UNITY
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY? In relationships with s/o, friends and or family, it is vital to be together....
Sam DiFranco
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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ANGER MANAGEMENT
DO YOU HAVE A TRIGGER? When you get angry, have you found yourself losing patience? Are your efforts considered good enough or do yo feel...
Sam DiFranco
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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