Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Dr. Cashuna Huddleston

2023 TOP P&E

Dr. Cashuna (Shun) Huddleston, is a licensed psychologist with clinical expertise in evidence-based treatments for co-morbid physical and psychological disorders, anxiety and depression. She also has a specific interest in Black women’s mental health issues. She owns two private practices in Houston. These practices provide specialized mental health care to clients of all ages and backgrounds throughout the state of Texas. Her experience and training are multifaceted, ranging from inpatient hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, forensic work, outpatient therapy, and immigration, civil and family law assessments.

Dr. Huddleston has also corroborated with universities, media outlets and churches in sharing her training and knowledge of mental health. Dr. Huddleston’s style of care combines warmth with expertise. She incorporates an active, down-toearth, practical approach to her work.

Dr. Huddleston received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Grambling State University, a master’s degree in psychology from Texas Southern University and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Houston. She completed her internship residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also a trained and credentialed mediator.

The TSU alum is a member of several organizations on the local and national level. Dr. Huddleston has a laudable publication and presentation record. She was instrumental in co-authoring a grant that was funded by the American Psychological Association (APA). This grant focused on leadership and career development among women of color. As a private practice owner, she has received several awards for leadership roles within APA and community wide. Locally, Huddleston is a proud awardee of the Dreamers, Believers, Achievers of Houston and a Top 30 Influential Women of Houston.

Dr. Huddleston is the Past president of the Psychology of Black Women where she hosted the 100 Black Women in Psychology during the annual conference at the American Psychological Association to support and empower Black women in the field of psychology.

In addition to her ever-growing resume, she’s a mentor for Black female high school students in Houston who are interested in careers in psychology. Dr. Huddleston has been influential in helping expand the interest and support of young Black females and males in their process of becoming a psychologist. Dr. Huddleston also serves as a mental health expert to the Suits for Success program, created by a local councilman where she mentors young male athletes about fundamental professional and collegiate expectations on a mental and physical level.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, fashion and traveling.

Dr. Cashuna Huddleston Licensed Psychologist New Way Psychological Services, PLLC 1770 St. James Place Blvd., Suite 206 Houston, TX 77056

(832) 776-5825 info@newwaypsych.com www.newwaypsych.com