Gary Bruss

Gary Bruss is the Department Chair of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Anaheim, CA. He holds a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

• Education: B.A. in Psychology from Ohio State University (1983), M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Illinois State University (1986), Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Ohio University (1990)

Dr. Bruss specializes in psychopathology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychological testing, and infertility medicine. His research explores diagnostic frameworks (DSM), mental health assessment, and the intersection of psychology with reproductive medicine. He has contributed to methodological advancements in psychiatric evaluation tools.

His scholarly work focuses on clinical psychology, mental health disorders, and psychological assessment. Notable publications include studies on gestational surrogates' psychological profiles, comorbidity in depression and personality disorders, and anxiety rating scale reliability.

• Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association (APA), Orange County Psychological Association
• Licenses: Licensed Psychologist in California

Dr. Bruss has presented at national conferences on topics ranging from differential diagnosis to medical students' responses to patient ethnicity. He has been integral to the program's development since 2001.