Today we’d like to introduce you to Aja Burks.
Aja, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I have always had a passion for helping others. It may be from being the older sister or my family background in the helping profession. I knew that helping would be in “the cards” for me. In 2014, I was starting a new chapter in my life and wanted to create a plan for my dreams. I was accepted into a counselor education and supervision doctoral program and begin my journey by marrying two of my three passions. Helping others and teaching. After a few years working for different agencies, I wanted to create a group practice that was for the community by people from the community. I decided to open Transformative Mind Counseling. LLC. (TMC) A practice that helps the community transform into their best selves through engaging in mind, body, and heart. TMC has been established for 4 years now and we’re happy to serve our community. Currently, I have 7 therapists on our team and a psychiatrist. It was important to me to build this family and hopefully, our presence is felt across Detroit and Metro Detroit. In 2020, I found the best way for me to integrate my 3rd passion, giving back. I started to Michigan Black Therapy Fund. A fund to provide free services to the Black community by Black providers in the community.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
This has not always been a smooth road. I did not go to school for business only to help others so starting a business had a lot of bumps in the road… or may I should say potholes! I did not know what it meant to be an entrepreneur. There were many late nights and early mornings. I took a lot of classes to understand how to build a strong foundation. It also took me a long time to find a business mentor who genuinely wanted to see me succeed. In the process of building and maintaining a business, I was also still in school. I also got married and had 2 kids. I had a lot going on at one time making it challenging to try to juggle everything at my best at one time.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Transformative Mind Counseling LLC.?
Transformative Mind Counseling LLC. was established in 2018 as a mental health practice focused on transformative change in individuals, communities, and systems. We work really hard to bring our clients the best support and services towards their goals. Our counseling practice focuses on transformative change which includes social justice and advocacy as a part of our work. Individuals on our team specialize in different experiences of trauma, workings with adults and children. Most of our referrals have been word of mouth which I believe is a testament to our success with clients and the community. I am most proud of the team that has. Everyone is so passionate about the mission and it feels like being around family. I want readers to know that we are committed to walking on your journey with you. You have a partner with us. We also want to see success in our community as a whole. We offer low-cost services of $20 by our thoroughly trained interns. We also provide low-cost group services on various topics every quarter as well. I would also like your readers to know that we having openings 🙂
What does success mean to you?
I define success as a measurement of happiness and satisfaction I have with life. My happiness is connected to the genuine and authentic relationships I have with family and friends. With their support, I really feel fulfilled.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@transformativemindcounseling.com
- Website: www.transformativemindcounseling.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmcounseling/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransformativeMindCounseling/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmcounselingmi
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5DqK3_CvRbgKYFlc9kKPw
- Other: miblacktherapyfund.org
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