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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT

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Available both in-person and online
3921 Steck Ave Suite A105 Austin, TX 78759
Lost the spark? Or just want more? You're not alone —and you're in the right place. Our ideal clients often feel stuck—frustrated by a lack of connection. At ReSpark Therapy, we help high-functioning adults and couples navigate challenges around sex, intimacy, and communication. Whether you're struggling with low desire, mismatched libidos, or lacking the language to talk about sex, our 20+ highly trained, SHA and aasect Certified Therapists are here to help. We offer flexible scheduling, accessible fees, and a safe space to explore your concerns. Together, we’ll rebuild trust, deepen connection, and reignite what’s been missing.
Clients have issues related to communication, desire discrepancy, infidelity, sexless marriage, relationship conflict, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, problematic sexual behaviors, swingers, open or polyamorous relationships, painful sex, LGBTQIA, "sex or porn addiction," trauma or PTSD, body image, spirituality, kink or non-traditional relationships.
ReSpark's Founder is also the CEO of The Sexual Health Alliance, a national organization that offers educational and collaborative opportunities to therapists & sexual health professionals. She's a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S) & Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
Call or Respark Therapy & Associates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 960-1682

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

ReSpark Therapy & Associates

3921 Steck Ave

Suite A105

Austin, TX 78759 map

(512) 960-1682

ReSpark Therapy & Coaching - South Austin address

4425 S Mopac Expy,

Bldg 2

Austin, TX 78735 map

Website
In-person in Austin and San Antonio or online across Texas. Meet at home or in one of our cozy office spaces, we make starting therapy easy.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Sexual Addiction 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (512) 960-1682
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

ReSpark Therapy & Associates

3921 Steck Ave

Suite A105

Austin, TX 78759 map

(512) 960-1682

ReSpark Therapy & Coaching - South Austin address

4425 S Mopac Expy,

Bldg 2

Austin, TX 78735 map

Website
In-person in Austin and San Antonio or online across Texas. Meet at home or in one of our cozy office spaces, we make starting therapy easy.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Sexual Addiction 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Flexible Saving Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Out of Network
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We offer a superbill so that you get the privacy and flexibility of choosing a Therapist on your own terms.
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Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682
"
We offer a superbill so that you get the privacy and flexibility of choosing a Therapist on your own terms.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Heather M McPherson

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 201689 Heather M McPherson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Texas State University (CACREP Accredited)
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapist / 2017
  • Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapist / 2017
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Heather McPherson LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S is the primary supervisor at ReSpark. She provides all the education for therapists in training through Sexual Health Alliance and is also a Supervisor for the state of Texas, Sexual Health Alliance and Association for Sex Educators, counselors and therapists.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682
"
Heather McPherson LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S is the primary supervisor at ReSpark. She provides all the education for therapists in training through Sexual Health Alliance and is also a Supervisor for the state of Texas, Sexual Health Alliance and Association for Sex Educators, counselors and therapists.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Addiction

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships, Poly Relationships, Kink Relat
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Swinging or BDSM Relationships
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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These are the main issues I can help you with: low desire, communication struggles, mismatched libidos, trust issues, kink and poly dynamics, and sexual shame. A typical treatment plan may involve building emotional safety, learning new skills, exploring past patterns, and improving sexual communication. You can expect to feel more connected, confident, and understood, in and out of the bedroom.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682
"
These are the main issues I can help you with: low desire, communication struggles, mismatched libidos, trust issues, kink and poly dynamics, and sexual shame. A typical treatment plan may involve building emotional safety, learning new skills, exploring past patterns, and improving sexual communication. You can expect to feel more connected, confident, and understood, in and out of the bedroom.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682


Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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We tailor every session to your unique needs. There's no one-size-fits-all here. Our therapists use a blend of evidence-based approaches like sex therapy, somatic work, EFT, and trauma-informed care to support your goals. Whether you want to improve communication, increase desire, or heal after betrayal, we'll meet you with empathy, flexibility, and proven tools.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682
"
We tailor every session to your unique needs. There's no one-size-fits-all here. Our therapists use a blend of evidence-based approaches like sex therapy, somatic work, EFT, and trauma-informed care to support your goals. Whether you want to improve communication, increase desire, or heal after betrayal, we'll meet you with empathy, flexibility, and proven tools.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 960-1682

Groups


Location

Primary Location

ReSpark Therapy & Associates

3921 Steck Ave

Suite A105

Austin, TX 78759

(512) 960-1682

Additional Location

ReSpark Therapy & Coaching - South Austin address

4425 S Mopac Expy,

Bldg 2

Austin, TX 78735

(512) 960-1682

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Neighborhoods

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In-person in Austin and San Antonio or online across Texas. Meet at home or in one of our cozy office spaces, we make starting therapy easy.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 960-1682
"
In-person in Austin and San Antonio or online across Texas. Meet at home or in one of our cozy office spaces, we make starting therapy easy.
Photo of Heather M McPherson - Respark Therapy & Associates, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S, AASECT
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 960-1682