Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates

03/23/2026

What HELPED you keep going, even when progress wasn’t obvious?

Therapy doesn’t always feel like visible progress.
Sometimes it can feel repetitive, unclear, or even “stuck.”

But a lot of the work happens internally - in how we begin to understand ourselves, sit with difficult emotions, and slowly shift long-standing patterns.

It’s part of the deeper process of healing within.
Feeling stuck doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
(510) 420-4555
www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/20/2026

💬 What does “slow blooming” look like for you this season?
The first day of spring often comes with quiet pressure to feel renewed, energized, or ready for a fresh start.

But healing doesn’t follow the calendar.

After stress, burnout, or difficult seasons, the nervous system may need time to slowly come back to balance.

Slow blooming is still blooming.

📍Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
📞 (510) 420-4555
🌐 www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/17/2026

Caregivers deserve CARE too...
Caring for a child with developmental needs can be deeply meaningful - and also incredibly demanding.

Many caregivers are advocating, coordinating, planning, and thinking about their child’s needs almost constantly. It’s a role that carries a lot of love - and a lot of responsibility.

📍Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
📞 (510) 420-4555
🌐 www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/16/2026

Heritage, community, and connection all play a meaningful role in well-being.

📍Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
📞 (510) 420-4555
🌐 www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/12/2026

SAVE this for the moments your system feels overwhelmed - You may want to come back to it...

When anxiety spikes, the nervous system can quickly move into alarm mode.
These small steps can help begin guiding your body back toward stability.

What HELPS you RESET?

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
Reach out to us at (510) 420-4555 or www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/10/2026

What’s something women shouldn’t have to carry alone?

Women have often been expected to hold everything together - quietly.

During Women’s History Month, we’re reflecting on the emotional weight many women have carried for generations.

Support matters. No one should have to carry everything alone.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
Reach out to us at (510) 420-4555 or 🌐www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/09/2026

Many women are praised for being “strong,”
while quietly carrying emotional labor that often goes unseen.

Support, rest, and being heard matter too.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available

Reach out to us at (510) 420-4555 or 🌐www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/05/2026

Growing up around addiction changes how your nervous system learns safety.
Some of what you call “personality” may have started as protection.

If this resonates, you’re not alone - and healing is possible.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
Reach out to us at (510) 420-4555 or 🌐www.drvernitamarsh.com

03/02/2026

If health feels like pressure, your body won’t relax.
Sustainable change begins with safety - not self-criticism.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available Reach out to us at (510) 420-4555 or www.drvernitamarsh.com

02/27/2026

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out.
Early support can make a meaningful difference.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
Reach out to us at (510) 420-4555 or 🌐www.drvernitamarsh.com

02/24/2026

Awareness begins with conversation.

During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re reminded that many struggles start quietly - often rooted in anxiety, pressure, or the need to feel in control.

If something feels off, even subtly, it’s worth talking about.

Reach out to us for help at (510) 420-4555 or 🌐www.drvernitamarsh.com

02/19/2026

Honored to participate in a Black History Month panel alongside Dr. George Woods, M.D., L.F.A.P.A. and Dr. Michelle O. Clark, M.D.,DLFAPA of Felton Institute.

Together, we discussed early intervention, culturally responsive care, and approaches that strengthen mental health support for Black communities and beyond.

Conversations like these are essential, not only during Black History Month, but year-round. Grateful to contribute to dialogue that builds stronger, healthier communities🙏

🎥 Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxE6d2Rq-sU

In honor of Black History Month, our panel of clinical experts highlights unique experiences and solutions in mental health. Dr. George Woods and Dr. Michell...