Video: Get to know Evelyn Hill
Sit down with our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, as she learns more about Respark Therapist, Evelyn Hill! Evelyn gives us an inside look into what goals she sets for her sessions with clients, how her personality and humor make her unique, and how role-play can help “respark” your sex…
Helpful Resources for Covid-19 – Respark Support Group #3 | 4.14.20
For this week’s support group, we discussed more free resources, some light-hearted stories and videos, and also discussed the topic of toxic positivity. This pandemic is not an easy ride for any of us, and we should avoid being “too positive” as it can aim to erase the struggle we are all enduring. It…
Video: Get to know Brenna Ansley
Our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, sits down with Respark Therapist, Brenna Ansley, and gets to know her therapist side. Brenna talks about what led her to specialize in sex and couple’s therapy, how she likes to create a safe and nonjudgement environment with her clients and she even gives…
Covid-19 Mental Health Resources from Respark Support Group #2 | 4.7.20
Continuing our support group series, this week we met to discuss free resources and helpful exercises to help us cope with pandemic related stress and being cooped up inside due to our stay at home orders. Helpful Exercise: “Practice postponing your worry. Worry is insistent – it can make you feel as though you have…
Video: Get to Know Zanna Haney Stevanovic
Our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, sits down with Respark Therapist, Zanna Haney Stevanovic, and gets to know her on a more personal level. Learn about Katie’s bucket list items, favorite books and podcasts, and the two things she does every day to make herself happier! Next Steps &…
Spicing up Your Solo Sexuality
Recently in August 2020, our founder and director Heather McPherson was featured in the Huff Post’s article about how to spice up your solo-sex life. This article featured many sexuality professionals and their opinions and expertise on how someone can create a hotter solo sexuality. According to Heather, some of the key ways to spice…
The Definition of Sex Therapy, NOT according to Grey’s anatomy
We love Grey’s Anatomy. Like rewatching all the seasons, kind of love. The characters are intriguing and storylines keep us on the edge of our seats and we look forward to Thursdays with anticipation and glee. The writers are typically very progressive, forward-thinking and have also been tackling the issues of race in America for…
Jamie Mayo-Buttry’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth
Jamie Mayo-Buttry, one of our brilliant Texas therapists, recently discussed her favorite parts about meeting with clients online during the global pandemic. Jamie has found telehealth to be a surprisingly awesome experience. Since therapists are not social workers, we typically do not get to see how people live. We only hear about it. There is…
7 Completely New Ideas to Re-Spark your relationship when there is a mismatch in desire or sexual interests
Sexual differences and desire mismatch (where one partner want more sex -or different kind of sex- than the other) are arguably the most common issues that couples encounter. It’s also a very common concern clients come looking for help with here at Respark. While some of these ideas might seem difficult without a trained professional…
Zanna Haney Stevanovic’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Therapy
Zanna Haney Stevanovic, one of our best Texas therapists, recently shared with us her most surprisingly favorite parts of working with clients through telehealth therapy, also known as mental-telehealth therapy. Zanna mentioned her favorite thing about online therapy is how accessible it makes therapy to clients. She is now able to see clients that…