#721 May 14, 25

Closing the Primary Care Gap with Dr. Patricia Robinson

Too many Americans slip through the cracks when primary care and behavioral health services sit in separate silos. Dr. Patricia Robinson wants to change that. In this episode, she lays out her vision for fully integrated primary care – where patients see their physician and therapist under one roof. We dig into why the status quo leaves millions untreated, how consolidated teams cut friction for patients, and why clinicians must guard against burnout while the U.S. faces a mental‑health worker shortage.

🔗 More from Dr. Robinson: explore her work at SpeakToYourDoctor.com

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Episode Video

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

Dr. Patricia Robinson

Dr. Robinson, PhD, is currently the Director of Training and Program Evaluation for Mountainview Consulting Group. She has received awards for innovation and excellence in integrated care from the Society of Clinical Health Psychology, the American Psychological Association, the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, and the Contextual Behavioral Science Association. Dr. Robinson co-founded the Primary Care Behavioral Health model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.