In this engaging conversation, Dr. Cashuna Huddleston shares her journey into psychology, highlighting the importance of empathy, accountability, and the need for culturally responsive care. She discusses her experiences working with veterans, the stigma surrounding therapy, and the complexities of treating clients with both physical and psychological challenges. Dr. Huddleston emphasizes the significance of true healing over mere symptom management and addresses systemic inequities in mental health care. She also shares insights on building a heart-centered practice, the challenges of being a clinician and business owner, and the importance of wellness and self-care. The conversation concludes with reflections on finding resolution within ourselves and the importance of community support.

Key Takeaways

• Witnessing mental health struggles in families inspired my journey.
• Empathy and accountability can coexist in therapy.
• True healing goes beyond symptom management.
• Therapy should be seen as a strength, not a stigma.
• Everyone can benefit from therapy, including professionals.
• The mind and body are interconnected in healing.
• Culturally responsive care is essential in mental health.
• Building a practice requires both compassion and strategy.
• Wellness is about balance and self-nourishment.
• Resolution involves accepting multiple truths simultaneously.

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About Cashuna Huddleston

Dr. Cashuna Huddleston is a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, credentialed mediator, and advocate committed to promoting mental health, resilience, and cultural responsiveness in therapy. She is the founder and owner of New Way Psychological Services, PLLC, where she provides evidence-based assessment, therapy, and supervision for emerging mental health professionals. Dr. Huddleston also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Texas Southern University, where she teaches, mentors, and inspires future psychologists. Her clinical expertise includes trauma, mood disorders, and multicultural psychology, which she integrates to offer compassionate, client-centered care. Actively involved in professional leadership, she is President-Elect of APA Division 35 – Society for the Psychology of Women, and is dedicated to advancing the field through scholarship, advocacy, and mentorship.

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