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February 3, 2025 40 mins

In this episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, Dr. Robinson shares her profound journey of resilience, purpose, and professional growth. From navigating personal grief and loss to becoming a trailblazer in grief education and business expansion, she offers invaluable insights for clinicians looking to make a greater impact.

Dr. Robinson discusses the importance of stabilizing your practice before diversifying, ensuring financial stability while preparing for growth. She shares her experience transitioning from private practice to corporate and organizational work, offering practical advice on marketing strategies, branding, and building partnerships with schools, universities, and hospitals.

You'll also learn how to expand your impact through writing, public speaking, and creating resources that outlive your practice. Dr. Robinson’s inspiring story of transforming loss into legacy reminds us of the power of purpose-driven work and the possibilities that arise when clinicians step beyond their comfort zones. Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable tips and heartfelt wisdom to help you grow your practice and broaden your reach.

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Meet Dr. Ajita Robinson

Dr. Ajita Robinson is known as The Experts’ Therapist. She is a Grief & Trauma therapist, Bestselling Author of The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Navigating Grief and Loss and The Purposeful & Profitable Therapist’s Guide to Diversifying Income, International Speaker, and Income Strategist. She has been seen in places such as the Wall Street Journal, HuffPost, Washington Post, Business Insider, Bustle, and Therapy for Black Girls. 

Dr. Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Trauma and Grief Expert, and first-generation trauma and poverty disruptor. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Friends in Transition Counseling Services, a trauma-centered mental health practice located in Bethesda, MD. She is also the CEO of Legacy Wellness Group, a conglomerate of enterprises dedicated to promoting generational wealth, education, and healing. 

Dr. Robinson embodies excellence in mental health and education. She is a servant leader, an involved member of the community, and a born-giver. She believes that we all have gifts that are unique to us, and we thrive when we lean fully into those gifts; we find purpose and fulfillment. At her core, she believes that all people have the capacity to overcome adversity. She is living proof that you can start at ground ZERO and chart a path of excellence that is uniquely yours. 

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