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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…

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Video: Get to know McKenna Paulsen

Our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani,  sits down with Respark Therapist, McKenna Paulsen, and gets to know her on a more personal level. Get an inside look into McKenna’s favorite books and podcasts, her ritual before a couple’s session, and how she realized she wanted to become a sex therapist…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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Respark Coach, Malia Scott: Favorite Parts of Telehealth Coaching

Malia Scott is one of our worldwide coaches and soon to be our Denver, Colorado therapist. She started with Respark while obtaining her graduate degree in clinical counseling. Malia is also in the Sexual Health Alliance Sex Therapy Certification Program. She recently opened up about how moving all her coaching clients to an online format…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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