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The Counseling Team Affordable Counseling Center Brandon, Florida & Riverview, Florida
We Believe In You!

Affordable Counseling Center is based on the belief that our client's needs are the most important thing to us. Our therapists are here to help you. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs by providing affordable counseling services. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and provide you with the best counseling and therapy services. We are focused on providing highly effective counseling techniques and teaching you skills and tools to overcome the issues you may be having in the Brandon, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, Orlando, Sarasota/ Bradenton, Riverview, Plant City, Lakeland, Plant City, Dover, Ruskin, Gibsonton, Town & Country, Carrollwood, Westchase, New Tampa, South Tampa, Hyde Park, Harbor Island, Hyde Park and Apollo Beach areas in a relaxed atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

Affordable Counseling Center Team:

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Sam DiFranco
Founder/ Executive Business Director

Sam Founded Star Point Counseling Center in 2011 and he will answer any questions you may have regarding counseling services, your insurance benefits, and the sliding scale. Sam will help set up your appointment in an easy and hassle-free manner. Sam also coaches an ice hockey team.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Rosemarie G. Hall-Heyduk
 PsyD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CAC111

Rosamarie is a marriage and family therapist who specializes in marriage counseling, couples counseling and family counseling based on systems approach and John Gottman's couples therapy. Rosemarie also has extensive experience helping people with stress, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, crisis intervention, substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Rosemarie is also a Certified Gottman Couples Counseling 1 and 11 and EMDR Certified 1 and 11.

 

Rosemarie received her B.S in Psychology from University of Wisconsin. She received an M.A in Psychology from Chapman University. She received a Doctorate of Psychology from Colorado School of Professional Psychology. Rosemarie also received a Masters in Education from Boston Universities.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Jeffrey Doughman
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern

Jeffrey has M.S. Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Jeffrey also has a B.S. in Psychology from University of South Florida. Jeffrey has extensive experience with couples counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, teens, children and individuals. He has helped people with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, abuse victims, diverse cultures and substance abuse.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Lauren Birtcher
Registered Intern Mental Health Counselor

Lauren has M.S. Degree in Counseling from National Louis University. Lauren also has a B.S. in 

Lauren has extensive experience with couples counseling, marriage counseling,, teens, children and individuals. She has helped people with depression, anxiety, stress, abuse victims, diverse cultures, substance abuse, chronically mentally ill and clients in crisis.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Walter Hirtzel
Licensed Clinical Social Work

Walter is a psychotherapist with over 25 years experience specializing in individual, couples and family psychotherapy, . Among his areas of expertise are relationships, couples, parenting, stress management, depression counseling, anxiety counseling, anger management, crisis prevention and conflict resolution.  Walter received his M.S. in Psychology & Social Work from Adelphi University. 

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Steve Foster
L.M.H.C

Steve has been a Mental Health Counselor at Star Point Counseling Center since June of 2014.

Steve received his M.S. in Mental Health from Troy University. Steve also has a M.A. in Business Administration from Touro University International and a M.S. in International Relations from Troy University. Steve completed his 2 year Registered Internship at Star Point Counseling Center. Steve became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2016. Steve is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as a Registered Yoga Teacher. He has a broad range of experience in helping individuals, couples counseling and family counseling overcome anxiety, stress, improve communication skills, as well as counseling for separation and divorce, family dynamics, marriage counseling, depression, as well as other challenges.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Carly Reinoehl
L.M.H.C.

Carly received her B.A. in Psychology/Sociology from Northwest Missouri State University in 2009. Carly received her M.A in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in 2013. She also studied Abroad at Maastricht University-Psychology Department-Maastricht, Netherlands in 2007.

Carly has extensive experience with children, teens and family systems counseling with family services counseling. Carly has experience with crisis counseling, marriage counseling, anxiety counseling, depression, stress and anger management counseling. Carly has been with Star Point Counseling Center since July 2018.

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Abby Mills
Registered Intern Mental Health Counselor

Abby graduated with an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling. Abby has worked for several social services agencies in Virginia and Florida, and has been with Star Point Counseling since August of 2012. She has experience in trauma, substance dependence and abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, marriage counseling, couples counseling and family counseling.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Stephanie Kelly
L.M.H.C

Stephanie received her M. A. in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Stephanie received her B.A. in Psychology/ Liberal Arts from University of Central Florida. Stephanie completed her 2 year Registered Internship at Star Point Counseling Center. Stephanie has experience with couples counseling, marriage counseling, stress, depression, anxiety, children, teens, family dynamics and child abuse. Stephanie has been at Star Point Counseling Center since February 2017.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Jeanette Todaro
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern

Jeanette received her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University. Jeanette received her B.A. in Psychology & Elementary Education from Hofstra University.  Jeanette has experience with children, family systems, teens, marriage & couples counseling, anxiety counseling, depression, stress, substance abuse, trauma & bi polar disorder.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Tyler MacDonald
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Tyler received his M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from University of Central Florida, B.S. in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Florida State University.

Tyler has experience with children, teens, families, marriage & couples counseling, anxiety counseling, depression, stress, trauma therapy, eating disorders and other mental health issues.

Mental Health Counselor & Therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, stress & trauma counseling, marriage & couples counseling in Tampa Fl., South Tampa Fl., Hyde Park Fl., Riverview Fl.,West Tampa Florida, Ybor City Fl., Brandon Fl., Apollo Beach Fl., Carrollwood Fl., Westchase Fl. & Gibsonton Fl.

Kristina Powell-Samuel
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

Kristina received Her M.S. in Social Work from University of South Florida. She received her B.S. of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. Kristina has experience with children, teens, families, marriage & couples counseling, anxiety counseling, depression, stress, trauma therapy, substance abuse, bi polar disorder, crisis intervention and behavioral therapy.

All of the Registered Intern's can help people with stress, depression, anxiety, marriage counseling, relationship counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, family dynamics, children counseling, parenting skills, grief and loss and pre marital counseling.

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