#390 How to Find (or Become) a Great Sex and Relationship Coach or Therapist - with Heather McPherson, LMFT-S

When it comes to sex or relationships and wanting to find a
therapist or coach, what should people know before they shop
around? Are all sex therapists “created equal”? Why is it so
important for therapists to be educated on how to support their
client’s sexuality while not creating more shame? As a client,
what are some of the signs my therapist or coach might not be a
good fit for me? And how can I go about that? For people who want
to become a sex educator or therapist, how can they start to
venture down this path? And what makes SHA different from
other sexuality training programs?  About our guest: Heather
McPherson is the CEO and Founder of the Sexual Health Alliance, a
premier education and certification provider for sexuality
professionals. Heather also founded Respark, a national brand that
encompasses a group therapy 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. She is published in
Playboy Magazine as well as Playboy Online, and has been featured
on CNN, HuffPost, Rolling Stone, 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. To learn more go
to https://sexualhealthalliance.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sexualhealthalliance
https://www.tiktok.com/@sexualhealthalliance
https://www.facebook.com/SHAteams
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