Michael Vilensky, PhD
Psychologist, Associate Professor
Psychology
Make an appointment
614-257-3760
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Mental Health
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
Locations
- Talbot Hall
- McCampbell Outpatient Care
Academic information
Department: Psychiatry
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a psychologist, I specialize in addiction treatment. I’m passionate about helping people develop tools to change addictive behaviors and live fuller lives. I also have expertise treating a range of mental health problems, with a focus on depression and anxiety. I show patients that I care about their health concerns and provide them with scientifically proven treatment.
Being part of a team of dedicated professionals who work to help improve people’s health makes me love working at The Ohio State University.
In my free time, I enjoy listening to and playing music, cooking, Ping-Pong and playing with my children.
Highlights
- Founded Addiction Recovery Clinic in Ohio State’s Department of Psychology to help treat patients and train doctoral students in evidence-based addiction treatment
- Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), an internationally recognized organization of experts in motivational interviewing (a key evidence-based treatment for addiction)
- Served as clinic director of the Psychological Services Center in Ohio State's Department of Psychology, overseeing operations and clinical supervision for clinical psychology doctoral students
Conditions and expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental Health
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Substance-Related Disorders
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Psychology
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
8/10/2014 - 8/22/2016 - Doctor of Philosophy
- Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
9/23/2009 - 8/9/2015
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. Vilensky has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio
- Opioid Response Network