What is Anxiety
All organisms have been given a fight or flight response mechanism that protects and preserves them. It is an adaptive function placed in...
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Sam DiFranco
May 9, 20174 min read
Why Is Therapy So Expensive?
Many people struggle to find talk-based therapy that’s covered by their insurance plans. Of all practicing medical professionals,...
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 16, 20171 min read
Couples Counseling at Star Point Counseling Center
When you come to see a therapist at Star Point Counseling Center in Tampa and Brandon for Couples Counseling these are some of the things...
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Sam DiFranco
Mar 2, 20171 min read
Perceived Communication
Has anyone ever told you that you mean well but you come across as something different? Is there a certain group or type of person that...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 4, 20161 min read
The Forgotten Ones
“Troubled children are distanced, humiliated, and ashamed when they do something wrong and are often repeatedly blamed for something they...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 19, 20161 min read
7 Common Marital Problems
If you are experiencing conflict in your marriage, you are not alone. Here are the most common marital problems among couples:...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 12, 20161 min read
Managing Change in Your Relationship
It is quite normal for relationships to go through periods of change and many couples are able to adjust and reshape their relationship...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 7, 20161 min read
What to Expect in a Couples Counseling Session
Counseling approaches may differ by therapist. Some therapists may choose to see both of you individually for a few sessions in order to...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 31, 20161 min read
How to Know When to Seek Help for Your Relationship
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of life and if you’re like many couples, your relationship gets put on the back burner....
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 23, 20161 min read
Marriage Counseling
Communication skills are a great skill in any relationship. Assertive Communication is the best way to communicate versus aggressive,...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 17, 20161 min read
Benefits of Premarital Counseling
Deciding to commit to another and share in the journey of life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Premarital...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 3, 20161 min read
7 Ways To Improve Your Marriage
Did you know that couples wait an average of 6 years before seeking help for their relationship concerns? It’s important to address...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 27, 20161 min read
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY STAR POINT COUNSELING CENTER
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO STAR POINT COUNSELING CENTER. It was 5 years ago today Clarissa Crystal-Belle, LMHC, Co Founder/ Executive Clinical...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20162 min read
Black Lives Matter
Black lives matter, I truly believe that and that everyone is equal. African Americans have had inequalities since slaves were brought to...
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Sam DiFranco
May 30, 20161 min read
Memorial Day
Most of us have come to know Memorial Day as a day off from work to have a back yard BBQ or go to the beach. Lest not forget! Lest not...
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 29, 20161 min read
Positive Thinking
Research is beginning to reveal that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude....
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Sam DiFranco
Apr 16, 20161 min read
Losing yourself in a relationship
Sometimes, you can try so hard to please someone that you forgot who you were because they came into your life. Being in love isn’t about...
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Sam DiFranco
Mar 28, 20161 min read
MIND CHATTER
Mind chatter is the endless, restless, stream of incomplete thoughts, anxieties and self talk which constantly pulses through our mind....
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 2, 20142 min read
Advice For Blended Families.
Raising a blended family comes with many ups and downs. When parents get remarried it can be very confusing and frustrating for the...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 28, 20142 min read
Avoid Troubles That New College Students Frequently Face.
Heading off to college may be the most exciting and scariest thing that you will ever do. Your parents try to tell you what to do and...
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