- American Psychosocial Oncology Society
- American Psychological Association, Divisions 38, 45
- Association of Black Psychologists
- Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter, Association of Black Psychologists (2018-2021), Director of Education
- Texas Psychological Association
- Dallas Psychological Association
Biography
Olufunke Awosogba, Ph.D., ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Texas and a board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of Culture and Faculty Wellness in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she spearheads departmental initiatives that advance professional development, health equity, and a culture of engagement and belonging. She also established the Behavioral Health Program at Parkland Health’s Cancer Center, integrating psychological care into oncology services.
Dr. Awosogba specializes in supporting adults living with chronic and serious medical conditions, with a focus on psychological well-being and quality of life. A dedicated clinical educator, she supervises psychiatry residents, psychiatry fellows, and psychology doctoral trainees in psychotherapy. She also regularly presents on psycho-oncology, behavioral health program development, healthcare provider well-being, and culturally responsive adaptations of evidence-based psychotherapies for racial and ethnic minority populations. Her work reflects a commitment to improving access to effective mental health care, strengthening the clinical workforce, and reducing mental health stigma. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and completed clinical training in health psychology at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Memphis, Tennessee, and Houston, Texas.
License Information
TX License #37651; Expires 11/30/2026
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Education & Training
- Graduate School - The University of Texas at Austin (2010-2016), Psychology
- Internship - Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2015-2016), Psychology
- Residency - Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (2016-2017), Psychology
Professional Associations & Affiliations
Books & Publications
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Books
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“A Stranger No More…”: Applying African American psychology to address social issues in Social issues in living color: Challenges and solutions from the perspective of ethnic minority psychology
Hilliard-Chapman, C., Beasley, S., McClain, S., Awosogba, O., Cokley, K. (2017), Santa Barbara, CA, ABC CLIO/Praeger Publishing
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“A Stranger No More…”: Applying African American psychology to address social issues in Social issues in living color: Challenges and solutions from the perspective of ethnic minority psychology
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Publications
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Contributions of African-centered (Africentric) psychology: A call for inclusion in APA-accredited graduate psychology program curriculum.
Awosogba OOR, Jackson SM, Onwong'a JR, Cokley KO, Holman A, McClain SE, The American psychologist 2023 78 4 457-468 -
Book Review: Women Leading Change in Academia: Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Cliff, and Slippers ceiling, cliff, and slipper, by C. Rennison & A. Bonomi, Eds.
Awosogba O, Howe-Martin L Psychology of Women Quarterly 2022 46 1 118 -
"They stand in the middle now": Pathways to meeting psychological needs by adolescents who are refugees from sub-Saharan Africa.
Rial K, Woodford J, Laywell A, Merrell C, Abbe M, Awosogba O, Musekura B, Kalondji J, Stewart S, Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology 2021 Nov -
Cancer, COVID-19, and the Black community.
Robbins MA, Awosogba OOR, Knox-Rice TK, Journal of psychosocial oncology 2021 39 3 305-308 -
Impostor feelings as a moderator and mediator of the relationship between perceived discrimination and mental health among racial/ethnic minority college students.
Cokley K, Smith L, Bernard D, Hurst A, Jackson S, Stone S, Awosogba O, Saucer C, Bailey M, Roberts D Journal of counseling psychology 2017 Mar 64 2 141-154 -
An Examination of the Impact of Racial and Ethnic Identity, Impostor Feelings, and Minority Status Stress on the Mental Health of Black College Students
McClain S, Beasley S, Jones B, Awosogba O, et al. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development 2016 44 2 101-117 -
The roles of gender stigma consciousness, impostor phenomenon and academic self- concept in the academic outcomes of women and men
Cokley K, Awad G, Smith L, Jackson S, Awosogba O, et al. Sex Roles 2015 73 414-426 -
A 12-year content analysis of the Journal of Black Psychology (2000-2011): Implications for the field of Black psychology
Cokley K, Awosogba O, Taylor D Journal of Black Psychology 2014 40 3 215-238
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Contributions of African-centered (Africentric) psychology: A call for inclusion in APA-accredited graduate psychology program curriculum.