Dr. Marva Robinson

08/26/2025

“A core habit of people who live a good day is prioritizing a small, positive routine in the morning. It is not necessarily about a single action but a sequence of small, intentional acts that can improve your mood, focus, and energy for the rest of the day.”

08/06/2025

05/12/2025

It is not lost on me- that Mother’s Day can be bittersweet for some. To those mourning the loss of a mother- today can awaken a deep hurt that only a motherless can child feel. For those who bore children you were never able to raise- today can be confusing. To those amazing “Other Mother’s” like teachers, crossing guards, babysitters, and neighbors- who stood in the gaps for children in ways that blessed their lives- thank you. To the Village Mothers that protected children, even giving up their last- the Big Mommas, God mommas, aunties, God Mother’s, Step Mothers, Church Mothers, First Ladies, Foster Mother’s, and all the other women who built village and community for children- thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day in all the ways that you have mothered. I hope today is a special one!
xoxo
Dr. Robinson

12/10/2024

Come on out for a great cultural experience! FREE!

11/28/2024

Happy Holidays. Don’t isolate- get out!
Enjoy this clip from StL NPR

Dr. Marva Robinson shares ways to prepare for — and navigate — challenging situations that could come up at gatherings this holiday season.

07/18/2024

“I thought I could love him through it” -Divorce in the Black

We tend to think being a special person that a broken person confides in- is a badge of honor. There are some wounds best for a therapist and not a partner.

xoxo
Dr. Robinson

07/11/2024

Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) experience mental illness at similar rates as white people, but they’re less likely to get treatment due to cultural barriers, stigma, and lack of access to care. These disparities can have a serious impact on BIPOC mental health. People who don’t receive treatment for mental illness are more likely to experience persistent symptoms that interfere with their daily lives.

04/25/2024

Want to be apart of St. Louis’s solution? Always wanted to find a way to be apart of positive change but never really sure how to do it? This Saturday’s event will be amazing- not just a bunch of speakers but an actual strategy session afterwards with real life, ideas to put into practice! This Saturday!!! Free lunch!

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Join us at the annual State of Public Safety in St. Louis - Crime Summit on April 27th! The Crime Summit is a community-based space for shaping strategies in crime prevention. Collaborate with residents, educators, law enforcement, business, and legislators to identify and seek solution...

11/16/2023

https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-16/how-to-prepare-for-complex-family-dynamics-and-divisive-issues-at-holiday-gatherings

Clinical psychologist Dr. Marva Robinson discusses how to navigate complex family dynamics and divisive topics that may come up during gatherings this holiday season.

11/09/2023

Beating the winter blues Tip #4:
Cozy up with a good book. If you tend to slack off- join a book club! Clubs are great for accountability and you can discuss it with others. Nothing beats cold days like escaping into a great book. I was introduced to this book yesterday listening to The Breakfast Club and ordered it right away. What book will you read?

11/09/2023

Beating the winter blues Tip #3:
Brighten your mood by brightening your home or office. Fresh flowers add beauty, texture and a bit of nature to your space. So treat yourself and a friend to a bouquet!

10/29/2023

Beating the winter blues Tip #2:
Make life easier by coming home to an already cooked meal! Nothing feels better then walking into your home after a long day- and your greeted by the aroma of dinner! Crockpot dinners for the winter win!