Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates

05/21/2026

You can be highly successful, but have anxiety lurking inside. You don't have to struggle alone.

Take a look at what someone created with ChatGPT.

05/14/2026

We’re so happy to welcome Annika Thakker, MFT intern and Northwestern University's Master's candidate, to the DVMA clinical team. ✨

Annika works with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, families, and young adults navigating relationship stress, life transitions, communication challenges, and emotional overwhelm. Her previous experience is working with neurodivergent youth and their families with those on the Autisic spectrum and ADHD.

Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative, helping clients feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions, better understand themselves, and create meaningful change.

As DVMA continues to grow, we’re grateful to expand the support and care available to our community.

Annika is currently accepting new referrals.

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

05/13/2026

In recognization of Mental Health Awareness month, we wanted point out a few terms that are misused on social media. Which Mental Health term do you think is most misunderstood online?

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

04/29/2026

Success shouldn’t feel heavy.
But when your mind is constantly “on,” decisions start taking longer, and your patience feels shorter than usual - it’s often a sign something needs your attention, not more pressure.

High performers don’t ignore that shift.
They create space to think clearly, process what’s underneath, and reset how they’re showing up.

Even 15–30 minutes of intentional, uninterrupted time with yourself can bring back a level of clarity most people try to push through without.

And when needed, having the right kind of support makes that process deeper, faster, and more sustainable.

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to take care of your mind.

Oakland, CA
In-person & virtual sessions available
(510) 420-4555

www.drvernitamarsh.com

04/28/2026

Has your sadness been lasting longer than usual?

04/27/2026

Do you have Anxiety?

04/21/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month - A reminder that stress isn’t always about how much you’re doing, but how much you’re holding internally.

When thoughts stay unprocessed, they don’t disappear - they pile up, loop, and start affecting how you think, respond, and move through your day.

Creating small, consistent pockets to clear that mental load - whether by writing things down, pausing, or simply stepping away, can make a noticeable difference.

And over time, having a more intentional space to do this regularly can help you stay clearer, steadier, and more in control of how you show up.

Save this as a reminder to check in with yourself.

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

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