Posts Tagged ‘couples communication’
5 Common Relationship Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy
Love is a beautiful journey filled with shared moments of joy, understanding, and growth. However, even the strongest relationships can face obstacles that test the bonds between partners. From trust issues to poor communication, these challenges can leave couples feeling lost and disconnected. But fear not, for there’s a guiding light that can help navigate…
Read MoreVideo: 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…
Read MoreRobyn’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…
Read MoreLet’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…
Read MoreAnxiety Help: The Struggle Switch by Dr. Russ Harris (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Dr. Russ Harris discusses this concept, “The Struggle Switch” describing a switch in our brain that occurs when an uncomfortable emotion, painful memory, or painful feeling comes up. He gives the example of anxiety. When anxiety shows up, our struggle switch goes on trying to figure out how to get rid of our anxiety. The…
Read MoreMental Health Tips to Finish 2020 Strong
Mental Health Tips to Finish 2020 Strong By: Robyn Flores, MS, LPCC. Schedule an online appointment with Robyn HERE. Many areas of the country are still in quarantine, or on lock down. Many areas of the nation are opening up. There has been a lot of uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the many events of 2020; and, on…
Read MoreGottman’s 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse Comedy
This amazing comedy skit acts out scenes referring to examples of the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse created by American Scientist John Gottman. John Gottman spent 40 years in science labs with couples to research and understand many things about sexuality. From his research, John Gottman developed 4 styles of communication that lead…
Read MoreGTK (Getting to Know) Katherine Van Noy
Respark Therapist, Katherine Van Noy is a sex therapist in Denver, Colorado. Katherine is a board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She has experience seeing Sex Therapy clients throughout the state of Colorado in online therapy. Originally from Austin, Texas, Katherine now enjoys the best of both states. Here is an interview with her about some…
Read MoreThe Secret to Desire in a Long Term Relationship
Esther Perel gave a TED talk a couple years ago that made her rather famous. She asks some poignant questions about relationships and desire which are listed as follows: Why does good sex so often fade, even for couples who love each other so much? Can we want what we already have? Why is the…
Read More5 Signs it’s Time to See a Respark Certified Sex Therapist
As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, we learn in our training that it can take couples on average 7 years to get help. This is similar to how long it may take to start sex therapy, although sometimes it might take even longer! Don’t make the same mistake. Sure, it can be nerve racking to…
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