RUEBEN BROCK, PhD

Rueben Brock is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he received a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Psychology, Sociology, and Creative Arts. Brock also holds a Masters degree in Community Counseling from California University of PA. Brock earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology at West Virginia University on a W.E.B Dubois Fellowship. In Addition to being a Dubois Fellow, Brock is was awarded a SAMHSA Minority Fellowship through the American Psychological Association. This highly selective honor is awarded to promising doctoral students dedicated to substance abuse and mental health treatment among underserved and minority populations. Brock’s research interest is in career and academic self-efficacy among Black students.

Dr. Brock is currently on faculty in psychology at California University of PA where he teaches clinical coursework at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

A nationally certified and PA licensed counselor, Brock has been working in the social services since 1998 and his work has ranged from residential treatment of mentally ill adolescents to family therapy and drug & alcohol treatment.  He is currently in private practice in McMurray, PA.  

In 2009, Brock published a self-help book entitled “A Young Man’s Wisdom” which is available on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.