At Firefly Therapy Austin, we believe in the power of inner light, much like the fireflies that illuminate the night. Dive into our blog as we explore topics from anxiety to trauma, relationships to self-care, and more. Let’s journey together toward emotional well-being and rediscover the glow within.
Toxic Independence: Breaking Free from Hyper-Self-Reliance
We live in a culture that celebrates self-sufficiency. “I don’t need anyone,” we tell ourselves proudly. “I’ve got this handled.” But what happens when our independence leaves us feeling trapped…
Quarter-Life Crisis: How to Navigate Your 20s with Confidence
If you’re in your twenties and feel like you’re stumbling through life without a GPS, you’re not alone. That gnawing sense of uncertainty, the comparison trap on social media, the…
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Hidden Impact of Early Trauma
Childhood can be a time of wonder, growth, and safety. Yet for millions of people, early years are marked by experiences that leave lasting scars—not just emotional ones, but physiological…
Life After Divorce: How to Rebuild Your Identity and Start Over
It’s Saturday morning. You wake up alone in a bed that used to hold two. The silence feels heavy. The coffee maker beeps in the kitchen, and you realize you…
Making Friends in a New City: How to Build Community and Belonging
Starting over in a new city can feel like standing at the edge of an ocean, exciting and terrifying at the same time. Whether you’re moving for work, school, love,…
Empty Nest Syndrome: Rediscovering Your Identity After Kids Leave Home
The house feels different. Maybe it’s the silence where laughter used to echo down the hallways, or the way dinner portions suddenly seem too big for two. Your child has…
How to Change Careers When You’re Scared: Managing the Fear
It’s Tuesday afternoon. You’re at your desk, staring at your computer screen, when that thought shows up again: “There has to be something more than this.” Maybe it’s been months…
Social Courage: How Being Vulnerable Improves Mental Health
You’re at dinner with friends when someone makes a comment that stings. You laugh it off, but you’re still replaying the moment hours later, wishing you’d said something. Or maybe…
Mental Resilience: The Brain Science Behind Handling Stress Better
You know someone who seems unshakeable. Maybe your coworker gets passed over for a promotion and bounces back with a better opportunity. Or your friend who handles family drama without…
Couples Therapy for Secure Relating and Lasting Connection
I love working with couples. Despite being more complex than individual therapy, it is profoundly rewarding to assist a couple in finding renewed connection with their partner and with themselves…