Heather McPherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S
Heather McPherson is the Founder of ReSpark, a national brand that encompasses a therapy & coaching practice, Respark Foundation Nonprofit, and ReSpark Retreats.
Respark Therapy & Associates (respark.co) is a group practice that serves Colorado, Washington and Texas specializing in sexuality and relationships.
Heather also is the CEO and Founder of the Sexual Health Alliance, a premier education and certification provider for sexuality professionals. She is published in Playboy Magazine as well as Playboy Online, and has been featured on CNN, HuffPost, Rolling Stones, SheKnows, Quartz, Bravo, the Body, the Sun, Sex and Psychology with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Psychology Today with Dr. David Ley, Parent Harald and more. Heather McPherson has lectured at prestigious universities including University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, University of Utah, University of Colorado Denver and Governors State University in Chicago. She is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). She also is the Texas Section Leader for AASECT (American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists).
She has appeared on several podcasts including Loveline with Dr. Chris Donaghue as well as Sex with Dr. Jess. Heather helps clients gain confidence, rebuild trust, increase playfulness, and find passion and meaning in their erotic lives. Heather graduated with honors from Texas State University with a MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy; a CACREP Accredited Program.
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Heather is Founder and CEO of the Sexual Health Alliance. The organization brings much-needed continuing education about sexuality to mental health professionals, doctors, and the public. For more information visit www.sexualhealthalliance.com.
Speaking Engagements and Media
- Heather has been a guest lecturer at several universities, including The University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, University of Denver and others.
- Keynote Speaker for the 2019 Annual Conference for the Colorado Counseling Association in Denver
- Featured Speaker at Nerd Nite #189 in Austin. Check out the video here
- Undressing the Spirit podcast. Check out the video here
- Published in December 2016 Playboy article
- Published in California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy "CAMFT" article
- Co-facilitated Thunder in the Mountains with Neil Cannon, PhD in July 2016
- Presented at Austin Chapter of the Association for Marriage & Family Therapy on Ethical Non-Monogamy
- Presented at Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling Annual Conference on 'LGBTQ Ethical Non-Monogamy'
- 'Issues for Your Tissues' Podcast Interview
- Guest Speaker, EO (Entrepreneur Organization), Keeping the Spark Alive in Long Term Relationships
- Keynote Speaker, COLORADO COUNSELING ASSOCIATION | CCA 2019 Spring Conference Keynote Speaker, January 2019
- Guest Lecturer, Texas State University, Marriage, Couple Family Graduate course
- Guest Lecturer, University of Texas at Austin Counseling Course
- Guest Lecturer, Governors State University, Marriage, Couple Family Graduate course
- Guest Lecturer, Colorado University (CU) Denver, Couples Therapist Course & Counseling Center
- Guest Lecturer, Texas Tech University, Marriage, Couple & Family Therapy Program
- Guest Lecturer, University of Utah, Marriage, Couple Family Graduate course
- Presenter, Austin Chapter of the Association for Marriage & Family Therapy on Ethical Non-Monogamy
- Presenter, Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling Annual Conference on 'LGBTQ Ethical Non-Monogamy'
- Featured Speaker, Nerd Nite #189, Austin, TX.
Conferences organized by Heather McPherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S with her organization, Sexual Health Alliance
- Flexible Relationships: Monogamish to Open with Dr. Eli Sheff, Dr. David Ley and Tristan Taormino, LA, CA May 2019
- Mile High SAR, Denver,CO, August 2019
- The Science of Fantasy and Desire with Dr. Justin Lehmiller in Seattle, WA, May 2019
- Rebel Love by Dr. Chris Donaghue in Austin, TX, April 2019
- Modern Sexuality with Dr. David Ley in Dallas, TX, April 2019
- Sexual Attitude Reassessment - Private Training in Denver, CO, August 2019
- The Science of Fantasy and Desire with Dr. Justin Lehmiller and Midori in Denver, Colorado, November, 2018
- Somatic Sex Therapy with Dr. Chris Donaghue, October 2018
- Monogamish: 31 Flavors of Ethical Non-Monogamy with Dr. David Ley & Dr. Elizabeth Sheff - March 2018
- The Sweet Spot: Advanced Skills in Pleasure with Charlie Glickman – November 2017
- The Tantra Informed Practitioner with Dr. Sally Valentine – May 2017
- Consultation Group w/ Doug Braun-Harvey on Sexual Health and OCSB (Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior) – January 2017
- Cutting Edges of Alternative Sexualities in Therapy with Dr. Richard Sprott & Dr. Anna Randall – December 2016
- Sex Outside the Lines: Liberating Sex from Culture, Psychology and Normativity w. Dr. Chris Donaghue - October 2016
- 12-Hour Sexual Attitude Reassessment for AASECT Certification w/ Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh – August 2016
- Come As You Are: Secrets from the Science of Female Sexuality w/ Emily Nagoski – May 2016
- Sexual Intelligence: Innovative Approaches to Sexual “Function” & Satisfaction with Dr. Marty Klein – February 2016
- Porn: What You Need to Know with Dr. David Ley: December 2015
- Awesome Anal Sex Workshop w/ Charlie Glickman – November 2017
- Private consultation groups with Dr. Marty Klein and Dr. David Ley
- Private consultation groups with Dr. Neil Cannon and Douglas Braun-Harvey
Education Details:
- Flexible Relationships: Monogamish to Open with Dr. Eli Sheff, Dr. David Ley and Tristan Taormino, LA, CA May 2019
- Mile High SAR, Denver,CO, August 2019
- The Science of Fantasy and Desire with Dr. Justin Lehmiller in Seattle, WA, May 2019
- Rebel Love by Dr. Chris Donaghue in Austin, TX, April 2019
- Modern Sexuality with Dr. David Ley in Dallas, TX, April 2019
- Sexual Attitude Reassessment - Private Training in Denver, CO, August 2019
- The Science of Fantasy and Desire with Dr. Justin Lehmiller and Midori in Denver, Colorado, November, 2018
- Somatic Sex Therapy with Dr. Chris Donaghue, October 2018
- Monogamish: 31 Flavors of Ethical Non-Monogamy with Dr. David Ley & Dr. Elizabeth Sheff - March 2018
- The Sweet Spot: Advanced Skills in Pleasure with Charlie Glickman – November 2017
- The Tantra Informed Practitioner with Dr. Sally Valentine – May 2017
- Consultation Group w/ Doug Braun-Harvey on Sexual Health and OCSB (Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior) – January 2017
- Cutting Edges of Alternative Sexualities in Therapy with Dr. Richard Sprott & Dr. Anna Randall – December 2016
- Sex Outside the Lines: Liberating Sex from Culture, Psychology and Normativity w. Dr. Chris Donaghue - October 2016
- 12-Hour Sexual Attitude Reassessment for AASECT Certification w/ Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh – August 2016
- Come As You Are: Secrets from the Science of Female Sexuality w/ Emily Nagoski – May 2016
- Sexual Intelligence: Innovative Approaches to Sexual “Function” & Satisfaction with Dr. Marty Klein – February 2016
- Porn: What You Need to Know with Dr. David Ley: December 2015
- Awesome Anal Sex Workshop w/ Charlie Glickman – November 2017
- Private consultation groups with Dr. Marty Klein and Dr. David Ley
- Private consultation groups with Dr. Neil Cannon and Douglas Braun-Harvey
Workshops and Trainings:
- SHA Sex Therapy Certified
- AASECT Sex Therapy Certified
- Annual AASECT 3-day Sex Therapy Conference, Denver, CO - June 2018
- AASECT Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV - June 2017
- AASECT Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico – June 2016
- AASECT Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN: June 2015
- Contemporary Relationships 2-Day Conference in Austin, TX: May 2015
- When Your Man Wants Sex w/ Other Men & He’s Straight! Say What?! With Derek Leighton: January 2015
- Working with Transgender clients, May 30, 2015
- Exploring the Triple Flame: Attachment, Intimacy & Sexuality with Esther Perel: November 2014
- Volunteer Domestic Violence Training at National Domestic Violence Hotline: January – March 2012
- Gottman Couples Therapy Level One Professional Training with Dr. Vagdevi Meunier: 2010
- American Counseling Association Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, March 2010
Leadership, Membership, and Certifications:
- Texas State University Professional Counseling Alumni Group, Created and leads group on Facebook with almost 250 members.
- Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (AASECT), American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
- Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (SHA), Sexual Health Alliance
- Texas Section Leader (AASECT), American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
- Presented workshops on STD/STI Sexual Health to Austin Kink Group, Oct, 2015
- Invited Speaker, Austin American Marriage & Family Therapy Association (AMFT) on Open Relationships in Couples, April 2015
- Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Tau Sigma Chapter of Professional Counseling 2009 - 2010 - Executive Officer, Conference Coordinator
Media, Publications and Interviews:
Heather is published in Rolling Stones, Quartz, CNN, HUFFPOST, BRAVO, The Body, Psychology Today, Playboy Magazine as well as Playboy Online, and also has been featured in Georgia Family Magazine, Parent Harald and TeenSafe. Heather was also published in a "CAMFT" article (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy) on The Harm of Sex Addiction
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Heather McPherson Featured in The Body HIV/AIDS Resources
Tim Murphy – CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Sept. 8, 2020 My friend Dale Corvino is a 50-something New York City–area writer and landlord. But in previous decades, as he’ll proudly tell anyone, he was a bisexual sex worker. And among his many assignments over the years as an escort was one in which he was asked by…
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