Is Sex Therapy for Me? Short Answer, Yes!
By: Alyssa Morterud With the current climate in today’s world, many of us find ourselves reaching out to mental health specialists for advice on coping with anxiety or depression that has emerged as a result of the pandemic – or for no reason at all. Mental health encompasses more than generalized anxiety and depression disorders,…
When You Want an Open Relationship & Your Partner Doesn’t
Heather McPherson, a sex therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, acknowledges monogamy will never cease to exist, however, we must open up the conversation to make room for the idea of polygamy and the various forms it can take, on Dr. Jess’s podcast, Sex With Dr. Jess. McPherson and Dr. Jess discuss open…
Getting to Know Lollie George
Therapist-Focused Section: Tell us about yourself and your career as a therapist and how you specialized to see couples and sexual health issues. I did not start my career until late in life. I was a homeschool mom for the first half. Once I figured out that I wanted to use my experiences to help…
Combating Negative Body Image
By Robyn Flores, MS, LMFT-A, LPC-C For many individuals, having a negative perception of their own personal body image is a constant struggle. It can be exhausting. Here are four strategies to try in moments when you may be experiencing unhelpful thoughts around body image: Gain awareness: What unhelpful thoughts are you having about your…
Video: Get to know Katie Green
Our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, sits down with Respark Therapist, Katie Green, and gets to know her on a more personal level. Learn about Katie’s bucket list items, favorite books and podcasts, and even get some of her advice for those of you looking into becoming a sex…
Video: Get to know Vielca McBride
Sit down with our very own Respark Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, as she learns more about Respark Therapist, Vielca McBride! Vielca shares with us how she’s wanted to be in the sex therapy field ever since she was a little girl, what you can expect from your first session with her and…
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…
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…
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 &…
Respark on Loveline – 9/1/20 Cuckolding and Hotwifing
On September 1st, 2020, Respark Founder, Heather McPherson was featured on Loveline with SHA Advisory Board Member and good friend, Dr. Chris Donaghue. If you’re not familiar, Loveline with Dr. Chris is a daily radio show on the weekdays that discusses all things mental health, sexuality, and social justice. Dr. Chris Donaghue is a certified sex…