Part 2 GTK Katherine Van Noy
Recently we interviewed all of our therapists and coaches at Respark about their personal endeavors, dreams and favorite things. Below is part two of one of our sex therapist sin Denver Colorado.
What are the top 3 items on your bucket list?
Personally, I would like to bungee jump off of something tall… I’m rather afraid of heights and so that seems an appropriate challenge. Before the pandemic I was scheduled to bungee job off of a Las Vegas hotel, but… it can wait until 2021.
Professionally, I would like to complete a consensual non-monogamy (CNM) certification. CNM is not for everyone but I find as the divorce rate in America is now at 50%, infidelity and incompatible differences as the majority causes, and the reported percentage of infidelity on the rise, more couples are turning to this model in exploration. I’d very much like to assist individuals and couples exploring this journey.
I would also like to get certification for MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy, I’m watching the studies and trials, and reviewing the literature and believe this to be a promising therapy modality for those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Who is your sexual role model?
Ester Perel would be my current sexual role model. I love the way she considers all sides of a situation and encourages us to open our lens when addressing our own sexuality as well as within a relationship. She is forgiving, brilliant, brave and erotic.
What are your top 2 books that have influenced you, and why?
Childhood’s End will always be one of my most favorite books. I first read it as a teenager and have read it many times since. I think it’s a brilliant combination of science fiction and philosophy of human nature. I’m also very fond of Nature, Man and Woman. I love the philosophizing of intellect vs our physical bodies, sexuality and distrust of emotions.
What are your favorite podcasts?
Sluts and Scholars and Where should we begin?
Where is your next dream vacation?
Barcelona, always Barcelona.
What are 2 of the most important things that you do every day?
Meditate, walk, and tell my family with authenticity that I love them.
What is your favorite story to tell?
The story of when I first met my husband; I like the way I can still make him blush. We have vastly different recollections of that day, but as a romantic at heart, my version is superior in both hyperbole and passion, and therefore (as I like to tease him) … better.
What is your advice for someone wanting to become a couples and sex therapist?
You don’t know everything, and you never will. Each person is different, each couple and relationship are different. Listen, learn, and help.
Next Steps & Resources:
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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.