Melanie Bozzay, PhD
Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Psychology
Conditions and expertise
- Mental Health
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Psychology
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academics and research
Department: Psychiatry
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in providing empirically supported treatments to adults with chronic mental health conditions, post-traumatic stress, and suicide risk. I am passionate about helping clients develop the skills that they need to live a life that is worth living, even when facing the challenges, pain, and stress that life brings. My treatment approaches include brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, written exposure therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorders.
I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers.
Conditions and expertise
- Mental Health
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Psychology
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States
12/12/2015 - 8/2/2019
Academics and research
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University. I use experimental (i.e., laboratory and ambulatory tasks), psychophysiological (i.e., EEG/ERP), and intensive longitudinal assessment (i.e., ecological momentary assessment, actigraphy, digital phenotyping) methods to characterize risk processes underlying suicide and violence. I am particularly interested in identifying short-term risk markers of these high-impact behaviors that may be viable targets for intervention and prevention strategies, with an emphasis on sleep as a modifiable contributing factor.
Research interests
- Suicide
- Violence
- Sleep problems
Academic information
- Department:
- Psychiatry
- Division:
- Health Psychology
More about my research
News and media
My news coverage
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Bozzay has reported no relationships with companies or entities.