Let’s Get to Know Respark Colorado and Texas Therapist, Robyn Flores

By Respark | November 8, 2020

Congratulations, you’ve done it! We know how hard is is to search for a therapist, but you have taken one step that you won’t regret! Robyn is an amazing, kind and gentle couples and individual therapist that you will love.

Respark Therapy is a Sex Positive, LGBTQ+ Inclusive that sees all types of Family and Individuals. We are a relationship structure supporting, group of therapists who are here and ready to listen. We will be featuring a series of questions and answers for each of our therapists so that you can not only learn more about each of them, but to help narrow down which therapist would be the best fit for the most member of the team; You.

This week we are celebrating Robyn Flores, a Colorado based therapist who is also now licensed in the state of Texas. Robyn has a special focus not only on Sex Therapy but on Eating Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and believes that asking for help is the ultimate sign of courage. Robyn is also continually pursuing different accreditations and levels of education to bring the best and absolute most complete knowledge and acceptance to her clients, as the world is ever changing and we must evolve with it! In order to help clients understand her in return, she has filled out the below questions, and welcomes more! You can contact our clinical manager at 512-537-0922 or resparkinatke@gmail.com to schedule an appointment, or you can schedule your own appointment with Robyn online using our online scheduling system at https://resparkscheduling.as.me/schedule.php

Let’s get to know Robyn Flores!

What would you say your “Ideal Client” would be? (what client you think

you could help most)?

I love helping the client(s) that feels lost and does not know where to start when it comes to creating and sharing their authentic selves, whether it be due to trauma, experiencing feelings of guilt or shame, or due to other life events or transitions. I enjoy exploring and providing tools to help clients become better communicators so that they can create meaning of their authenticity, relationships, and sexuality.

What niche do you find is underserved in most therapist’s offices nowadays?

I definitely feel that there is a lack of focus in regard to the intersection of body image and sexual pleasure in all types of bodies; most work is done with the white, cis-female individual struggling with Anorexia Nervosa in mind when it comes to negative body image concerns. I am currently working on a course for clients and clinicians that addresses sex and healing body image in all types of bodies!

What issue relating to Sex Therapy are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about helping individuals and couples acknowledge and express what they need, want, and desire as their authentic, intimate selves, and to embrace and create meaning in their sexuality. I find that in and out of session, I am on a constant mission to eliminate the power of shame surrounding sexuality.

What is the biggest individual asset that you believe that you bring to your

clients?

I bring professional, educational, and personal insight to my clients. I am not a blank slate; I am a human who shows compassion, empathy, and, often, humor. I have a passion for the work I do because I have past personal experience with some of the struggles that many of my clients struggle with as well! I want them to leave our sessions and our work together feeling empowered.

What would you say to those who feel uncomfortable discussing sex and

sexuality?

I want the client to feel comfortable to begin sharing their own definition of sex and what it means to them; there is never a right or wrong answer. I take it at a comfortable pace, led by the client(s), and I follow a model the starts with seeking permission to discuss sex, in general, and then the sexual concerns; then I may expand the dialogue by providing education or limited information, followed by specific suggestions, and, if needed, intensive interventions in therapy. I reflect the language my clients use for sexual terms so that they feel more comfortable.

What inspired you to take this specialty in your therapy career?

One of my professors really shined the light that has led me down this path in my career. My own past personal experiences and healing also lit the fire that fueled my passion for helping others in this capacity. Learning from, and being validated by, professionals in the Sexual Wellness field through the Sexual Health Alliance has solidified my “why” for being in this field.

What is the #1 takeaway from your experiences so far as a therapist?

The therapeutic relationship created and experienced between client(s) and therapist creates movement and change in both parties – and I thrive as a therapist in the midst of experiencing and witnessing that type of growth.

What aspect of human sexuality fascinates you the most?

The physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sex are fascinating to me – and, fun fact, the clitoris has 8,000 nerve endings! Sex, in and of itself, is truly fascinating!

What type of clients do you not see many of and wish to see more of?

I wish to see more clients in recovery from substance use and/or eating disorders who are trying to regain pleasure for themselves and intimacy with their partners. I feel that there is an important piece of the recovery process that isn’t addressed often, and that is recovering sexual pleasure after experiencing so much pain and numbing of both partners involved.

Next Steps & Resources:

Ready to take the next step?

What online counseling options do I have?

For the past decade we have excelled at online therapy, tele-therapy and phone counseling. We have seen couples online and conducted Sex Therapy online through video platforms. Everything can be completed online including your intake, first session all the way through graduation! You can even find a Respark Therapist or Coach and book your first session online without having to pick up the phone. Many of our clients love online therapy as there are so many pros! Learn more about our online couples therapy, online individual therapy and online Sex Therapy process here.

What is Respark all about?

We have therapists throughout all of Texas and Colorado. We offer the best couples therapy and sex therapy because our team had 200+ hours of training post graduate. Many of them are already certified or about to become certified sex therapists. We have therapists trained in trauma, EMDR, eating disorders and Health at Every Size informed.

I want to become a sex therapist or sexual health professional, how do I do that?
Check out our podcast with Respark Founder, Heather McPherson at Practice Outside the Lines.

I want to become a certified sex therapist or certified sex coach or educator?

We also started one of the largest sexual health training organizations in the country. Check out Sexual Health Alliance for sexuality certification programs.

I need additional support around growing my sexual health focused practice as a sex therapist, sex coach or sexuality professional. Where can I find more information?

We started Practice Outside the Lines to support new and seasoned sexuality professionals learn how to start and grow a sexual health focused business.