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…
Beyond Survival – Skills for Healing: Reframing Trauma
Did you know 1/6 males will experience sexual victimization in their lifetime? Its a common assumption that sexual harm happens to males in addition to females and trans or non-binary individuals. Male survivors are often unseen and unheard. Because of toxic masculinity in our culture and many other cultures around the world, it can…
Healing Our Men
Healing Our Men By Taylor Spaziani, Clinical Manager for Respark Something I am extremely passionate about in my work around masculinity is using feminist theory to work with male identified individuals. Why feminist theory, to work with MEN?! Because in the United States, male identified individuals commit suicide at 4x the rate than…
Top Three Benefits of Online Therapy
Top Three Benefits of Online Therapy By Clinical Manager Taylor Spaziani Through the season of covid-19, the pandemic rocked most of our worlds transforming a lot of our daily lives to an online format. School, work, doctors appointments, therapy appointments, all of our personal worlds are now being accessed from our computer screens at home….
Becoming a Certified Sex Therapist with Sexual Health Alliance
WHY OUR RESPARK THERAPISTS ARE CERTIFIED SEX THERAPISTS All of our therapists at Respark are either in training to become a certified sex therapist, or they already have been certified for years. Sexual Health Alliance provides the most up to date training and education to all of the Respark Team. Many therapists have little to…