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Star Point Counseling Center
of Riverview & Lithia Florida
CALL OR TEXT 813-244-1251
CHILD ABUSE
Child abuse is not something that should be taken lightly. Child abuse is when someone, whether through action or failing to act, causes...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 29, 20211 min read
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CAREGIVER ROLE STRAIN
Caregiver role strain is experienced when a caregiver feels overwhelmed and is unable to perform their role to the best of their ability....
Sam DiFranco
Jul 27, 20211 min read
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SOCIAL ISOLATION
Being socially isolated is a choice that can make someone not want anyone in their space. It is important to understand the difference...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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FORGIVENESS
forgiveness is described as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 20, 20211 min read
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance abuse can correlate to any need a person may not be getting. It is especially, higher in adolescents. When a adolescent is...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL MEDIA
Research has shown that, Spending more than 3 hours on social media per day puts adolescents at a higher risk for mental health problems....
Sam DiFranco
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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STRUGGLING WITH COMMITMENT?
WHAT IS COMMITMENT? Commitment is another word for being dedicated or willing to do anything to achieve a goal. It is easy to stay...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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DEPRESSION
Dealing with DEPRESSION Depression can interfere with your health as whole and it is very common to lose interest in daily activities,...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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TEEN COUNSELING
Adapting to change can be frightening at times, however, it is common to experience those feelings. Just like some adults, Teenagers may...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 1, 20211 min read
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STRESS OVERLOAD!
Stress overload, defined as excessive amounts and types of demands that require action, is a human response that is experienced as a...
Sam DiFranco
May 20, 20211 min read
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Coping with Covid Vaccine stress
Since early 2020, we have faced much uncertainty and many challenges while navigating new frontiers of change during a global pandemic....
Sam DiFranco
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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The Secret to Happiness
Happiness looks different for everyone. For you, maybe it’s being at peace with who you are. Or having a secure network of friends who...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 19, 20215 min read
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Managing Stress from Covid 19
COVID-19 Managing Stress Stress, Coping and Living a Healthy Life at Home Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can be overwhelming and cause...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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Untitled
Child counseling in Tampa, FL and Brandon, FL specializes in treating children, adolescents, and teens for a variety of issues such as...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 28, 20211 min read
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Child Counseling Online and Over the Phone in Florida!
We understand that seeking out individual therapy for your child or teen can be stressful. We know that you may be living with the...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 26, 20211 min read
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Child Counseling Online and Over the Phone in Florida!
Is your child having trouble at school? Your teenager, grade-schooler, or preschooler may be talking back, misbehaving, or lashing out at...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 25, 20211 min read
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Don’t Wait! Child Counseling Online and in Office in Florida!
We understand that seeking out individual therapy for your child or teen can be stressful. We know that you may be living with the...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Couples Counseling Online and Over the Phone in Florida!
All couples get trapped in negative communication patterns. For most of us, these patterns are hard to see clearly in our relationships....
Sam DiFranco
Jan 19, 20211 min read
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Child Counseling Online and Over the Phone in Florida!
Often times a child struggles simply because (s)he cannot explain his/her feelings and needs with words. By understanding how to speak...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 15, 20211 min read
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Couples Counseling Online and Over the Phone in Florida!
Do you feel like your relationship is at a standstill? Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument loop every night? Do you feel...
Sam DiFranco
Jan 13, 20211 min read
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