Mental health biz founder talks grief, funding and a seat at the table


Dr. Ajita Robinson knows how to turn grief into action.

Fueled by the traumatic events of her own childhood, Robinson created Bethesda’s Friends in Transition Counseling Services to help others. The mental health provider has partnered with well-known brands like Sony, Nestle, Pfizer and the Maryland Department of Health — just to name a few — and pulled in more than $12.4 million in revenue last year.

Robinson is also the founder of Bethesda’s Mastering Insurance, a company that helps…

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