Dr. Matthew Heim
Executive Director
A licensed therapist and clinical director, Matt brings a wealth of experience from law, education, and nonprofit leadership to guide individuals, couples, and teams through complex relational and systemic challenges.
License Number: 108017
Area of Focus
– Families experiencing divorce or child custody issues
– Couples/marital therapy
– Minors and family therapy
– EMDR
– Clinical training of therapists
– Spiritual issues
– Couples/marital therapy
– Minors and family therapy
– EMDR
– Clinical training of therapists
– Spiritual issues
Works With
– Adults
– Children/teens
– Couples
– Families
– Children/teens
– Couples
– Families
Education
– J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law
– M.A. and Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University
– M.A. and Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University
Heather Frankos
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
An associate therapist with a background in education and family ministry, Heather works with individuals, couples, and families to foster emotional health and relational restoration.
License Number: AMFT126754
Area of Focus
– Couples/marital therapy
– Minors and family therapy
– EMDR
– Minors and family therapy
– EMDR
Works With
– Adults
– Children/teens
– Couples
– Families
– Children/teens
– Couples
– Families
Education
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University
Drew Heim
Director of Operations
With a background in educational and pastoral leadership, Drew helps make SPARC a welcoming and grounded place for both staff and participants. He oversees day-to-day operations with a focus on clarity, communication, and care.
Education
– M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology
– M.A. in Theology from Talbot School of Theology
– M.A. in Theology from Talbot School of Theology
About Us
Get to know more about what makes us different.
Our team brings diverse areas of specialty — including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, performance psychology, family systems, and emotional resilience. Each clinician is dedicated to integrating clinical expertise with relational presence, tailoring care to the unique story of every client.
We also believe that great care begins with a sustainable culture for caregivers. That’s why we prioritize professional development, clinical consultation, and intentional wellness practices within our team. The mental health field is demanding, and we are committed to supporting the long-term well-being of the people who do this work — not just for the sake of our team, but because our clients deserve care from grounded, healthy professionals.