Welcome! Respark is a confidential, all-inclusive, group psychotherapy practice serving clients online throughout all of Colorado as well from our offices in Denver, Colorado.
We are a team of highly-specialized therapists with a combined 40+ years experience serving our clients’ individual and relationship needs. We provide the most up to date and effective therapy because our clinicians are highly trained in relationship issues as well as sexuality, orientation and gender issues should you need it. At Respark Therapy, we commit to a judgment-free, compassionate and authentic relationship with you through every twist and turn of your journey.
Online therapy and coaching can also serve as an addition to in-person therapy for those that travel often or get stuck in rush hour too often. Clients that reside in either Texas or Colorado are specifically eligible for online therapy. Outside those states? Check out our coaching section.
Most therapists have little to no training in sexuality.
Even couple’s therapists often don’t receive education around sexuality issues and the most common issues a couple’s therapist sees is about sexuality.
Choose a highly trained couples therapist and sex therapist that is AASECT Certified or working toward SHA certification.
Choose a highly specialized therapist with even more training and supervision.
When you see a Respark therapist, you know that your therapist has the most up to date information and specialized training to help you create the life you want that sparks joy.
WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER?
Eating Disorders (including, but not limited to, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, “Orthorexia”, OSFED) are serious mental illnesses that are symptomatically described by extreme concerns about body weight, body shape, eating/diet, and body image which can lead to patterns of disordered eating and utilization of unhealthy behaviors.
Some of these behaviors may include (but are unique to each individual case):
- Restricting/monitoring food intake
- Eating an exceptionally large quantity of food at once (bingeing)
- Fasting
- Counting calories in a strict manner
- Avoiding social events that involve food
- Vomiting (purging)
- Misuse of laxatives
- Excessive or compulsive exercise; compensatory exercise
Eating Disorder behaviors can significantly affect a person’s physical, psychological, and social functioning and well-being. We know the importance of having a supportive source of Eating Disorder Therapy located near you in Colorado.
Eating Disorders are not a choice. These mental illnesses do not discriminate based upon race, gender, age, religion, or body type, nor do they manifest the same way in everyone. They are serious mental illnesses that have the highest mortality rate (from suicide and medical complications) of any other mental illness/disorder.
Relapse prevention-based therapy focuses on assisting and supporting clients while they learn and practice the skills necessary to remain healthy and recovery-focused. Whether you have stepped down from a more intensive level of care and need ongoing outpatient support, or you are worried that you may be slipping into engaging in past Eating Disorder behaviors and patterns, we can help.
A study published in 2018 by the Trevor Project reports that approximately 54% of the 1,034 LGBTQ+ survey participants between the ages of 13 and 24 are struggling and have been diagnosed with an Eating Disorder. 75% of them having presumed that they struggled with an Eating Disorder throughout their lifetime. At Respark Therapy & Associates, we strive to create a safe and trustworthy space for you to feel understood and validated as you share your experiences. Recovery is possible – and you are worth it.
Just want a therapist that is knowledgeable and affirming?
Clients tell us we're friendly, down to earth and approach therapy in a collaborative manner. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Together, we will learn new techniques, assign at-home exercises, reading assignments, conduct in-session guided exercises and other activities that make therapy and coaching fun and productive. We'll work together to form an approach that will be tailored to your goals. Leading researchers, including Esther Perel, Brené Brown, John Gottman, David Schnarch, David Ley, Chris Donaghue, and Marty Klein influence our therapeutic work with couples and individuals. Additionally, as AASECT-Certified Sex Therapists, we will work toward improving intimacy, strengthening communication skills, and communicating your desires.
THERAPY FOR EATING DISORDERS ADDRESS
- Eating disorder relapse prevention, partner/family support, pro-recovery awareness and education
- Therapy for individuals who are struggling with eating disorders and issues including, but not limited to, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, “orthorexia”, as well as generational disordered eating, body dysmorphia, body image concerns, and compulsive exercise
- Healing and recovery support for individuals, partners, and the whole family
- Therapy for individuals who have stepped down from intensive care (residential, PHP, IOP) to support and promote recovery and relapse prevention skills
- Therapy for all bodies, minds, and spirits – celebrating body diversity and experience treating special populations (athletes; mid-life and beyond; individuals who identify as part of the disabled community; LGBTQIA+; all sex, gender, race, religion inclusive).
- Support and education for partners of individuals in recovery
- Holistic, nurturing, and compassionate therapeutic approach
- Gentle, non-judgmental space for clients to feel empowered and encouraged to embrace personal responsibility to achieve their goals
- Challenge societal “norms” and change narratives around body image, self-esteem, and life without the eating disorder’s grip
- Recovering pleasure after the eating disorder’s “numbing” effects
- Therapy modalities are person-centered and recovery-centered and may include utilization of proven, effective techniques from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Family Systems, artistic expression, joyful movement, trauma-informed therapies such as ITR (Instinctual Trauma Response Therapy), Health at Every Size ™ informed, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy® and Humanistic Sand Tray Therapy (for face-to-face therapeutic experiences)
TESTIMONIAL
"I collaborate professionally with Heather on a regular basis and believe she is a talented, effective, and down-to-earth sex therapist. She is my go-to referral for clients exploring sexuality issues such as a sexless marriage, issues of sexual identity, kink, open and poly relationships. I feel so lucky to have her as part of our Austin therapist community!”
Dr. Jessica Michaelson
HOW IS RESPARK DIFFERENT?
We see 500+ clients every month through our Online Therapy Program. After a decade of practice, we look forward to serving you through online counseling or via phone therapy anywhere in Colorado.
Respark is a talk therapy practice that is inclusive and affirming of all orientations, lifestyles, beliefs, and relationship styles. Respark’s team has a combined 40+ years of experience and consists of highly-specialized therapists who are committed to serving your individual and relationship needs. While most couples therapists do not receive any education in sexuality, the therapists on our team continuously seek advanced, expert training opportunities in sexuality and relationship issues so we can provide the most up-to-date and effective therapy to our clients.
We aim to provide high-quality couples therapy and the best sex therapy, individual counseling, and coaching throughout all of Colorado with offices in Denver, Colorado. Our counselors and coaches are available online for anyone nationwide.
At Respark, we specialize in moving through sexual issues by creating passion in your relationship and working towards relighting the fire of love in your life. Your sexuality can be a sensitive and frustrating topic, let our professionals help guide you through it.