Respark Blogs

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…

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Mckenna’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Therapy

“Telehealth has completely changed how both the general public and practitioners think of talk therapy. We live in an ever-changing technological world and therapy has evolved along with it. While telehealth is just as powerful as in person therapy, it’s more efficient and easier to access for many clients. Clients no longer have to worry…

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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…

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Video: Get to know Robyn Flores

As of September of 2020, Robyn Flores is one of Respark’s newest therapists! Watch as our Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, learns more about how Robyn came to specialize in sex therapy, what makes her unique, two ways you can “respark” your sex life, and much more. Robyn is also trained in eating…

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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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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…

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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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Robyn’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Therapy

Robyn Flores:, our amazing Texas and Colorado therapist recently shared her most favorite things she has discovered about working with clients through telehealth therapy through the season of our global pandemic.    Robyn’s favorite thing about online therapy with couples specifically is experiencing a glimpse into their element; working with them on their own couch…

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