Therapist & Coaches at Respark
SERVING ALL OF TEXAS, COLORADO, & WASHINGTON
Welcome! Respark is a confidential, all-inclusive, boutique group psychotherapy practice. We’re proudly serving clients with highly certified sex therapists in Texas, Colorado, and Washington providing both in-person and online through online therapy sessions.
Our team of highly specialized sex therapists have 40+ years of combined experience when it comes to couples therapy and sex therapy. We utilize the most current and up-to-date therapy techniques to help you and your partner create a healthy and long-lasting relationship.
We give you a space that is comfortable, judgement-free, and compassionate, to help you work through any relationship or sexuality issues you may be facing. Learn more about our couples therapy practices and connect with us to get started!
Therapists - Texas
Robyn Flores - Respark Therapist & Coach
Robyn Flores, MS, LMFT-A, LPC-C
Robyn Flores, MS, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Candidate, NCC, is a therapist providing client care in both Texas and Colorado, supervised by Heather McPherson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST. Robyn is currently a Ph.D. student working toward her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is part of the Sexual Health Alliance certification program on her way to earning certification as a Sex Therapist and Sex Educator. In addition, she is part of the Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB) specialty certification course, learning and applying new skills to work with clients who feel shame around their sexual expression, behaviors, and practices. Robyn is partaking in extensive training for certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), researching, supporting honoring the individuals who find themselves creating meaning at the intersection of neurodivergence and sexuality.
Robyn provides a safe and brave, non-judgmental space for clients to process their experiences and concerns. She believes that therapy is a place for collaboration, creativity, exploration, and growth and that taking the first step in reaching out for therapeutic support is a courageous and vulnerable effort in the healing process. Robyn embraces a Humanistic, Person-Centered philosophy but also integrates interventions such as mindfulness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She often views presenting concerns through Narrative, Feminist, or Relational-Cultural theoretical lenses to empower clients to challenge societal norms and to use their voices for change on macro and micro levels. She often maintains a Systems approach with relational dynamics and families. In addition, she is certified as an Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy® Clinician and is trained in Humanistic Sandtray Therapy through the Sandtray Therapy Institute.
Robyn has been a presenter and co-presenter at several conferences nationwide, educating licensed practitioners and medical professionals on various types of relationships and Sex Therapy. Although she works with various types of clients and presenting concerns, she has a heart for those who find themselves at the intersection of body image and sexual issues and works with clients to explore and regain confidence and meaning in their authentic sexuality and relationships with themselves and others. Robyn creates comprehensive treatment plans for each individual client or relational dynamic to implement strategies and interventions to help them reach their unique and individualized goals.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou
Vielca McBride - Respark Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sexual struggles are more common than you think. If you are looking for a safe, comfortable and confidential environment, you are in the right place. I’ll put you at ease and you’ll find that working with me is a warm, comforting experience. Some of my areas of expertise are sexual pain, open/poly lifestyles, recovering from an affair, revitalizing sexual relationships, low libido, orgasm difficulties, sexual satisfaction and “porn/sex addiction”. Vielca also welcomes the LGBTQ+ and kink communities. Sexual vitality and pleasure are essential parts of being alive. Let’s add more play, intimacy and excitement to your life!
Vielca offers sex therapy in Spanish and English. She began her sexuality studies in 2001. She is a licensed counselor in both Costa Rica and the US. Her interest in mindfulness led her to become a yoga instructor, avid meditation and a Tantra practitioner. Her focus is holistic and relational.
Brooke Crisp - Respark Therapist
MA, LPC-A
Brooke understands that seeking therapy can be intimidating. She will meet you where you are in your life journey with acceptance and create a safe space for you, which provides the opportunity for vulnerability, exploration, and growth. She is all about sex positivity, play, and joy in helping you to achieve satisfaction and contentment in your sexual being.
Jamie Mayo-Buttry - Respark Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Mediator
When you step into my office you will be warmly greeted in a judgement-free setting. The therapeutic process starts with a thorough assessment to really get to know who you are and where you are at, because the issues you have don’t define who you are as a person. We will work together to identify the problem areas and employ the therapeutic process to foster growth. In an effort to best facilitate that growth, I have trained in therapeutic theories including CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman therapy for couples. My personal brand of therapy employs a person-centered approach, using narrative therapy to separate you from your issues and rewrite the story of your life to reflect who you truly are. I believe the therapeutic process needs to be direct, honest, and specifically tailored to the nuances of you and your situation. Certification in Sex Therapy and in Consensual Non-Monogamy through Sexual Health Alliance is in progress.
Jessica Baker - Respark Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Her approach to psychotherapy is rooted in assisted self study to unfold the unique ways you are attached and organized around your experience. She works with women and men who struggle from feelings of "out of control" sexual behaviors to desire issues. She has experience working with adults who have a history of childhood abuse/neglect and helps them understand how this impacts their ability to have meaningful and nourishing sexual experiences. Jessica has been formally trained and mentored in trauma-informed therapies, helping clients to overcome their somatic symptoms and mental distress caused from negative childhood experiences.
She welcomes all gender and sexual diversities.
Callie Seymour - Respark Therapist
Callie Seymour, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Supervised by Heather McPherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST
For me, therapy is about offering clients the ability to authentically explore and experience every aspect of themselves and their relationships. This can be uplifting, invigorating, and...frightening! I understand the tremendous courage that it takes to begin therapy, whether as an individual or a couple. You may be feeling lonely, frustrated, confused, or even a little lost. I create a warm, positive space where we will work as a team to discover the ways in which you can flourish in your own unique and vital experience.
My approach to therapy is integrative and humanistic, relying heavily on positive psychology, trauma-informed approaches, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness. As a sex therapist in training, I welcome LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous clients. I prioritize safety, connection, and integration of mind, body, and spirit in my work. Let’s work together to spark growth, connection, and fun in your life and relationships!
Lisa Samuels - Respark Therapist
MA, LPC-Associate
Lisa provides a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space for clients. She believes that all people have the power to grow and change. Her goal is to be a partner in therapeutic relationships with her clients to support their process of development and exploration. Lisa follows a Person-Centered approach while viewing individuals, couples, and experiences through a relational and attachment-focused lens.
Prior to working in the counseling field, Lisa worked in Special Education for over a decade. She has a heart for Neuro-diverse individuals and enjoys working with all people at various stages of life.
Lisa Samuels, MA, LPC-Associate, is a therapist providing client care in Texas, supervised by Heather McPherson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST. She is part of the Sexual Health Alliance certification program on her way to earning certification as a Sex Therapist.
Abbey Pelosi - Respark Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
Hello, I am a holistic, trauma informed & seasoned clinician who specializes in alternative relationships such as the swinging lifestyle, ethical nonmonogamy, and BDSM lifestyle. I am passionate about challenging the societal norms that can hold people back. I am committed to helping you explore and create a passionate and fulfilling relational and sexual life with less fear, anxiety, and shame.
Julia Bowman - Respark Therapist
Julia Bowman - LPC-A
Rates start at $135
I have lived in Austin Texas for the majority of my life. Sex has never been a topic that makes me uncomfortable in any way, and I enjoy hearing about everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences.
I graduated from Capella with a bachelor’s in Science for Psychology in 2018. I also successfully completed all of my sex therapy training through the Sexual Health Alliance. I am currently attending Capella for the Master’s program in Mental Health Counseling.
Laurin Lewis - Respark Therapist
M.A. LPC-Associate
Laurin is a lifelong Texan who has never fit many of the stereotypes associated with being a Texan. Laurin is an LPC-Associate supervised by Heather McPherson MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST. She believes authenticity to be the most important trait a person can bring into a counseling relationship. She views all clients from a humanistic, trauma-informed, and holistic perspective that allows her to truly see the client as they are. She is passionate about recovery from religious and sexual trauma, grief and loss, non-monogamy, and providing a brave space for clients to explore their personhood. She graduated with her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University in December 2021. Prior to that, she graduated from Austin Community College with a Business Administration AS and University of Houston with a Psychology BS.
Heather McPherson - Respark Founder and Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST
I believe real-life experiences deeply influence our work as a sex therapist. Heather has explored and played in 25+ countries and counting, which has provided her with valuable experiences and knowledge. She has also endured the high pressures of the corporate world, cross-country moves, anxiety over layoffs, exploration of sexuality, struggling to keep intimacy alive in a long term relationship, and career changes, which all contribute greatly to her ability to relate to others.
After receiving her B.A. in Business from Texas State University, Heather worked as a Sales Supervisor for Wyndham Worldwide and later moved to southern California and worked in the marketing and advertising industry. After a career change, Heather received her Master’s degree and furthered her training in couples and sex therapy. Heather has been in a committed relationship since the summer of 2000 and has been married to her lovely husband since 2006. She is lucky to be able to be in both Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas and enjoy reading, skiing, traveling and other adventures with her husband and 2 Dachshunds. She is incredibly thankful and grateful to her life partner and husband for being supportive and willing to accompany her on this great journey.
Heather launched Respark Therapy & Associates almost a decade ago. In 2015, she also founded Sexual Health Alliance, an organization that provides advanced training and certification programs to all healthcare professionals.
Master's Level Grad Student Intern Therapists
Brooke Becker- Master's Level Clinician
Rates starting at $65/hr.
In a world that promotes shame, sexual empowerment can be hard to find. In therapy, we will work together to help you feel like the best, most celebrated version of yourself. I bring an inviting and radically non-judgmental energy into the therapy room. This is your space to show up exactly as you are. Therapy is about acknowledging full personhood and I would be doing a disservice to you in the quality of care I strive to provide if we didn’t talk about how our identities have shaped our life experiences.
My long-term passion for the study of sexuality has taken me across the globe, from studying in Copenhagen, Denmark to working with female labor coalitions in Udaipur, Rajasthan. I seriously love what I do and will go to great lengths to find research and resources to ensure that all your goals are achieved.
Amy Palmer- Master's Level Clinician
Rates starting at $65/hr.
Amy is passionate about open-style relationships, the LGBTQIA+ community, improving relationship dynamics, and providing a sex-positive supportive space. She draws from emotionally focused, narrative, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral theories as helpful tools in the therapy process. With each session, she brings compassion and a relaxed style as well as the ability to challenge clients when necessary.
Alex Paro - Master's Level Clinician
Rates start at $65
You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a non-judgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy.
I bring elements of feminist theory, social justice theory, and queer theory together with solution-based techniques to create a holistic approach to rewrite your story the way you want it to be. We’ll uncover what’s holding you back between the trauma, the systemic barriers, and the societal expectations. We can work together to unlearn what we’ve been taught and challenge the impacts of oppressive systems. While working for change at larger levels, we can create space for healing and empowerment on the personal level.
As a queer, non-monogamous, cis-gendered woman, I welcome the opportunity to talk about LGBTQIA+, open relationships, kink, and sexuality as a whole with couples and individuals. I’m passionate about empowerment, sexuality, art, and baking, and absolutely would love to see a picture of your dog.
Therapists - Colorado
Alex Paro - Master's Level Clinician
Rates start at $65
You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a non-judgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy.
I bring elements of feminist theory, social justice theory, and queer theory together with solution-based techniques to create a holistic approach to rewrite your story the way you want it to be. We’ll uncover what’s holding you back between the trauma, the systemic barriers, and the societal expectations. We can work together to unlearn what we’ve been taught and challenge the impacts of oppressive systems. While working for change at larger levels, we can create space for healing and empowerment on the personal level.
As a queer, non-monogamous, cis-gendered woman, I welcome the opportunity to talk about LGBTQIA+, open relationships, kink, and sexuality as a whole with couples and individuals. I’m passionate about empowerment, sexuality, art, and baking, and absolutely would love to see a picture of your dog.
Therapists - Washington
Coaches - Worldwide
Taylor Spaziani - Intake Coordinator & Clinical Manager
My name is Taylor Spaziani and I am the intake coordinator and clinical manager here at Respark! I am currently a graduate student working on my degree in couples and family therapy at the University of Colorado Denver and am beginning to work on my sex therapy certification. I have wanted to be a sex therapist since I was in the 5th grade, and I have been learning about all things sexuality since. One of my favorite sayings I live by is, "embrace your weirdness," because I believe the unique qualities we hold as individuals are what brings the world magic. I think society has a terrible way of making us feel like we all need to look and act like one another, to mask ourselves into the roles that society wants to see us as. This is why I love studying sexuality as a profession because sexuality reminds me of just how unique we all are. I believe in the power of helping others embrace their unique selves, especially their unique sexualities. It truly brings me so much joy and I continue to thrive in my life long educational journey and a constant hunger for learning more and doing better for the greater good of my community.