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 Katherine Van Noy
As of August of 2020, Katherina Van Noy is Respark’s very first Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner! Join our Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, and learn more about what you can expect to accomplish in your first session with Katherine, what theories she pulls from, what makes her unique and so much more….
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…
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…
Nicole Jackson’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Therapy
Our amazing Denver therapist, Nicole Jackson, recently shared her most favorite and surprising parts of working with clients solely online due to the global pandemic. Nicole discussed that offering online therapy offers freedom and flexibility to both individuals and relational therapy folks, allowing them more time and flexibility in their day-to-day lives. During these…
Let’s Get to Know Respark Colorado and Texas Therapist, Robyn Flores
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…
Robyn Flores’s Tips & Tricks For All Things Sex Therapy
What is the #1 reason that you find that individuals, (or couples) seek out Sex Therapy? The #1 reason I see individuals and couples seek out Sex Therapy is not usually the reason they think they are seeking out Sex Therapy! It’s the lack of congruent, supportive, and reflective communication and non-defensive listening that are…