Weldon Bullock, III

Clinician-scholar and doctoral candidate whose work sits at the intersection of mental health, education, and digital culture. My research examines how digital environments shape psychological well-being, identity, and institutional engagement among Black populations across the African diaspora. My work is grounded in culturally responsive practices and systems-level program development informed by clinical, military, and community-based experience.

• Associate Mental Health Therapist, Urban Healing Counseling
• Clinical Intern, Morse Clinic North Raleigh

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Pending (North Carolina)

• Passed clinical licensure examination; awaiting official issuance

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
License #: P018454

Dissertation 

• Bullock, W. W. (Expected 2026). Seen but Not Protected: The Cost of Digital Visibility for Black College Students. (Doctoral dissertation, in progress)

Fayetteville State University Environmental Health Repository 

• Led research efforts for the development of the Environmental Health Repository
• Synthesized interdisciplinary research on environmental health, equity, and community impact
• Contributed to institutional research infrastructure supporting public health literacy

My research agenda focuses on understanding human behavior in digital environments across the African diaspora, with particular attention to how online experiences shape psychological well-being, identity, and social engagement. My work is organized around three core areas:

• Digital Harm & Psychological Outcomes: Investigating the mental health impact of radicalized online content
• Identity Formation: Understanding how digital environments influence identity formation and belonging across the African diaspora
• Platform Governance, Policy, and Systems-Level Interventions: Examining how social media platforms, legal frameworks, and public health systems can mitigate exposure to harmful digital content and promote psychological resilience across affected populations

    My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that every student has the capacity to learn. My goal is to create learning environments that are responsive, engaging, and connected to real-world contexts. My approach is informed by Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, emphasizing that students learn best through active engagement and application. I prioritize experiential learning by integrating case-based discussions, real-world scenarios, and reflective dialogue into my instruction. Drawing on my clinical background, I bring applied knowledge into the classroom, challenging students to think critically about systems, policy, and practice. I aim to create space for multiple perspectives to encourage critical thinking and support students in developing their professional identity. My goal is to prepare students to operate effectively in complex and challenging situations.

Guest Lecturer (Doctoral Internship) 

Fayetteville State University

Courses/Topics Supported:

• Generalist Social Work Practice
• Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
• Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
• Delivered lectures integrating theory, policy, and applied practice
• Supervised BSW students in community programming initiatives

Guest Lecturer

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Courses / Topics Delivered:

• Housing and Structural Inequality
• Social Work Policy
• Incarceration and Systemic Impact
• Designed and delivered lectures connecting systems, policy, and lived experience
• Facilitated critical discussions on structural inequality and institutional impact
• Engaged students in applied analysis of public service systems

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc.
• Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Society
• Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society
• American Legion