Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates

Here at DVMA, we are celebrating #Black History Month. Below are some suggested movies to check out in honoring Black History Month. Select a movie(s) and enjoy with your family or yourself. Understanding your history assists in embracing your identify and increases both your #self esteem and #mental health. Feel free to share other movies that you enjoy for Black History month.

Black Friday Special Price Packages

Here at #DVMA we are open during #COVID-19. We are offering telehealth and in person therapy. Therapy can make a big difference during these challenging times.

As COVID-19 becomes an increasing concern in our daily lives, we would like to remind you there are ways to manage the stress you may experience in the coming days and weeks. Being stressed and anxious effects the immune system, so please take care of your mind and spirit as well as your body. If you are finding that stress is becoming overwhelming, seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional to learn healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life. #coronavirus #covid19 #stressmanagement #dvma #copingskills #washyourhands #stressrelief #anxiety #stress #mentalhealth

Here is a quick review of symptoms for Coronavirus, or the Flu or a Cold. Seasonal allergies are similar to the common cold.

Empowering Womxn of Color Conference at UC Berkeley on March 14, 2020. "Restoring your power and building your tribe in historically oppressive academic spaces" https://ewocc.wordpress.com/

As a woman-owned private practice office, we would like to honor National Women’s History Month annual designation observed in March. During this month, we are all encouraged to honor the women who came before us and fought for equality among all races and genders, and support the new generation of women leading the way for the future. #womenshistorymonth #womenleaders #privatepractice #DVMA

Our March Newsletter is now available! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/DVMA---MARCH-2020-Newsl

Do you know what your Personality Type is? Knowing it can give insight to what, why and how you react to various stimuli. Take this easy quiz and find out, you may be surprised! http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

If you want to work things out with your partner, or at least try, counseling may be your best shot. Here’s how to get the ball rolling, push through the more awkward parts of the process, and make sure you’re getting the help you need. https://www.thecut.com/article/couples-therapist.html

What are you focusing on? Be clearer in how you focus: 1) Focus Is A Muscle; 2) Clear Your Head; 3) Distraction Free Location; 4) Stop Being Reactive; ... 5) Get Your Sleep! https://www.bakadesuyo.com/2015/12/how-to-focus/

Let’s do a different type of cleaning. The cleansing of your mind, body and Soul. Be lighter this spring, its almost here! 1) Cleanse Your Mind Let go of resentments and anger, clear your mind closet of these feelings and feel lighter in spirit.... 2) Clear Your Social Life Whether it be a friendship or romantic relationship, if you are with someone that is constantly sucking your energy, it is time to reflect on if you really need them in your life. 3) Wipe Your Calendar What or to whom do you dedicate your time to? Wipe out events that are not productive and evaluate where your time goes. Try spending time with your loved ones, reading a book that inspires you, or even taking a class to learn something new. 4) Tidy Your Finances If your account seems like cash is only flowing out instead of in, figure out where your money is going. Little expenses can add up, look where you can save, such as cancelling automatic subscription renewals to things you are not utilizing; hire a neighborhood kid to wash the car for half the cost. 5) Dust Off Your Talents Like the clothing that you no longer wear sits and gathers dust in the corner of your closet, so do your unused talents. Let your mind and spirit explore the beauty of what your hands or voice can create, paint, sing or even write. 6) Remodel Your Habits Drink more water, eat healthier, work out more make a change in your own habits if you go through all of them one by one and start slowly. No need to change all at once and right away, but steady does it. 7) Eliminate The Excess From the inside of your own home to yourself. Rid yourself of items you no longer use or need as someone else might use and need it. You can sell it, gift it or just plainly get rid of it.

Valentine’s Day is here and everywhere are reminders of love and companionship. However for some, these are reminders of not having someone to share love with. This day can be a painful reminder for many reasons; loneliness, loss of a spouse or romantic partner, or even an end of a close friendship. Personal relationships challenge the strongest of hearts and minds when emotions are involved. If you are experiencing difficulties in any type of relationship or loss, there is ...help available to navigate through negative feelings to a positive state of being. If you would like to speak to an experienced therapist to help secure a relationship, rebuild a failing relationship or to process the loss of one, please give us a call. We can help with what you are going through. Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates 401 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610 510.420.4555 www.drvernitamarsh.com

Ladies, 2/13/20 is Galentine’s Day! It's a time to bring together the ladies in your life you love most and a chance to recognize the impact that our friends have on our lives and thank them for their steadfast loyalty, love, and laughter. #GalentinesDay #BestFriends #celebratefriendship #girlfriends #DVMA