Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Star Point Counseling! We are especially thankful for having such a great staff, and for our two...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 11, 20131 min read
Happy Veteran’s Day!
To all of those who serve and have served and their families, we wish you a Happy Veteran’s Day! We are grateful to you for our freedom!!...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 7, 20131 min read
Religion and Counseling
Religion and Spiritual Orientation are topics asked about during the therapy intake, and throughout counseling sessions. Counselors must...
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Sam DiFranco
Nov 5, 20132 min read
There’s a Word for That? Pt. 3
The question posed in our last blog, “Is limerence healthy/unhealthy, bad/good, or rational/irrational is still difficult to answer. But...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 28, 20132 min read
There’s a Word for That?? Pt. 2
So in a previous blog, we gave you a brief definition of limerence. Just the definition of the term is not important, but rather it is...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 22, 20131 min read
There’s a Word for That?
Limerence is almost like an infatuation of sorts. You may recognize it in the beginning of a romantic relationship. Its the period of...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 13, 20131 min read
How Do You Describe Yourself?
A common interview question is, “Tell me a little bit about you?” Often people have trouble with answering this question. Do you answer...
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Sam DiFranco
Oct 8, 20131 min read
Introducing Marissa
Star Point Counseling Center would like to welcome Marissa Gerci, RMHCI to the team. Marissa obtained her M.A. in Counseling from Argosy...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 25, 20131 min read
Shameless Plug
I wanted to just take a minute and speak about how wonderful our services are here at Star Point Counseling. We have developed such a...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 20, 20131 min read
What do you think?
Star Point Counseling would like to know how YOU feel about mental health counseling? Do you think is beneficial? Have you ever seen a...
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Sam DiFranco
Sep 18, 20131 min read
Boundaries
#counseling #marriagecounseling #Therapist #boundaries #therapy #counselor #relationshipcounseling
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 28, 20131 min read
Forgiveness… For You, or For Me?
#depression #offender #counseling #Therapist #infidelity #therapy #forgiveness #grief #counselor #forgive #victim
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 15, 20131 min read
First Comes Love, Then Comes Communication…
When couples get engaged to be married, there is often a feeling of euphoria, passion, and happiness. Knowing who you want to spend the...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 7, 20131 min read
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT?
At Star Point Counseling we are committed to providing quality counseling services to our clients. While our counseling approach is...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 2, 20132 min read
Adjusting Back To School- Make Your Transition Easy
For kids and parents alike, the arduous task of preparing for school to start back is needed but not usually welcomed. Backpacks, pens,...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 26, 20131 min read
Update from SAMSHA- Community Conversations
What do you know about mental health? Is the information factual, accurate, or strictly based on opinion? Have you experienced trouble in...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 18, 20131 min read
Owner Profile: Sam DiFranco
Sam DiFranco is the Co-Founder and Executive Business Director at Star Point Counseling. Sam’s energetic attitude and motivation to help...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 11, 20131 min read
Therapist Profile: Bill Hogan LMFT
Bill was formerly the Program Manager for the Department of Children’s Services where he managed Tampa’s Haven W. Poe Runaway Shelter and...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 2, 20131 min read
Fourth of July
So, while we enjoy our cocktails and cookouts this weekend, remember the negative effects of extreme alcohol consumption. Don’t drink and...
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Sam DiFranco
Jun 21, 20131 min read
Binge Drinking
As your teenagers are taking their “much deserved” break this summer, don’t forget the importance of structure. Most teenagers will say...
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