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Amy S. Untied, Psy.D.

Dr. Amy S. Untied has over a decade of experience as a clinical psychologist, specializing in evidence-based treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, couples therapy, and general behavioral health concerns. She earned her doctorate and master’s degrees from Xavier University and completed her bachelor’s degree with departmental honors in Psychology and Sociology/Criminology at Ohio University.

Dr. Untied has clinical experience in various settings, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment. She approaches patient concerns using a cognitive-behavioral framework and develops tailored treatment plans. She has received extensive training in several therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CBCT-PTSD).

Additionally, Dr. Untied has served on several local and state organizations and boards, including as a past board member of the Ohio Psychological Association. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters focused on trauma, and she has presented at various national conferences on topics such as trauma prevention, alcohol expectancies, rural psychology, and integrated care.


Abbreviated List of Publications and Presentations:

PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

  1. Orchowski, L. M., Untied, A. S. & Gidycz, C. A. (2011). Reducing risk for sexual victimization: An analysis of the perceived socio-emotional consequences of self-protective behaviors.  Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 27, 1743-1761. 

  2. Untied, A. S., Orchowski, L. M., Mastroleo, N., & Gidycz, C. A. (2012). College students' social reactions to the victim in a hypothetical sexual assault scenario: The role of victim and perpetrator alcohol use. Violence and Victims, 27, 957-972.

  3. Orchowski, L. M., Untied, A. S., & Gidycz, C. A. (2013). Social reactions to disclosure of sexual victimization and adjustment among survivors of sexual assault. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 10, 2005-2023.

  4. Untied, A. S., Orchowski, L.M. & Lazar, V. (2013). College men and women’s respective perceptions of risk to perpetrate or experience sexual assault: The role of alcohol use and expectancies.  Violence Against Women, 19, 903-923.

  5. Orchowski, L.M., Untied, A. S. & Gidycz, C.A. (2013). Factors associated with college women’s labeling of sexual victimization. Violence and Victims, 28, 940-958.

  6. Untied, A. S., & Dulaney, C. (2014). An examination of the role of optimistic bias in college students’ perceived risk for sexual victimization. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30, 1417 – 1431.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Untied, A. S. & Orchowski, L. M. (2013). Interventions to reduce college women’s risk for sexual assault. In K. Bletzer (Ed.),  Assaults: Prevalence, Prevention and Psychological Implications (pp. 83-100). New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers.  

  2. Untied, A. S., Bogen, K. W., Orchowski, L. M. (2018). Reducing risk for the “Second Assault:” Engaging the community to enhance social reactions to disclosure of sexual victimization. In L. Orchowski  & C. Gidycz (Ed.), Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Resistance: Theory, Research and Practice (pp. 195-220). London: Academic Press.

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  1. Saling, A., Segula, J., Orchowski, L. M., Ng, M., & Castelino, P. (2008, April). Students Overcoming Stigma at Ohio University: Engaging undergraduates in mental health advocacy.  The Ohio Psychologist Update, p. 2.

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Saling, A., Orchowski, L., & Gidycz, C. (2007, October).  The role of alcohol consumption in college students' conceptualization and response to sexual assault: Review of the literature and directions for future research.  Poster presented at the annual conference of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH.

  2. Segula, J., Saling, A., Judson, S., Nebbia, J., Skrobot, S., Orchowski, L., & Ng, M. (2007, October).  Students Against Stigma (SAS): The Ohio University Mental Health Peer Advocate Program. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH.

  3. Orchowski, L. M., Gidycz, C. A., Duprey, M., Saling, A.C., & Segula, J. (2008, May). Researchers and program facilitators’ reactions to the development and facilitation of sexual assault risk reduction and prevention programs: Transformative experiences and lessons learned. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.  

  4. Saling, A. C., Gidycz, C. A., & Orchowski, L. M., (2008, May).  College students’ reactions to unwanted sexual experiences: The role of victim and perpetrator alcohol use. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

  5. Saling, A., Segula, J.,  Nebbia, J., Wilber, K., Szlag, C., H. Mei Ng, M. S.,Orchowski, L., M.S., & Castelino, P., Ph.D. (2008, October). Social justice in the community: Ethics of outreach and advocacy - Students Overcoming Stigma, an undergraduate mental health peer advocate organization. Presented at the annual conference of the Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH. 

  6. Saling, A., Orchowski, L. M., (2008, November). Aftereffects of sexual victimization as a function of perpetrator and victim alcohol use. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference, Orlando, Fl.

  7. Saling, A. C., Orchowski, L.M. & Gidycz, C.A. (2009, November). Social reactions to sexual assault scenarios: The role of problem drinking. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Atlanta GA.

  8. Orchowski, L.M., Untied, A. S. & Gidycz, C.A. (2010, June). The role of alcohol use and expectancies in risk for alcohol-related sexual assault: A cluster analysis. Poster presented at the World Congress for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Boston, MA.

  9. Orchowski, L.M., Untied, A.S., & Gidycz, C.A. (2010, August). Alcohol expectancies and risk for perpetration of sexual aggression.  Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA. 

  10. Orchowski, L. M., Untied, A. S. & Lazar, V. (2011, February). Alcohol use and perceived risk for sexual victimization among college students. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Guze Symposium on Alcoholism, St. Louis, MO.

  11. Maxwell, M.A., Chiu, J., Rosenzweig, K., Untied, A. & Salsman, N. (2011, April). Dialectical behavior therapy: An introduction for clinicians in training. Presentation at the conference of Ohio Psychological Association of Graduate Students, Columbus OH.

  12. Thomas, K. & Untied, A. S. (2013, February). An exploration of the internship process in professional psychology. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the Ohio Psychological Association of Graduate Students, Columbus, OH.  

  13. Talbott, R.,Techatanalai, K., Untied, A., & Williams, B. (2015, November).  Suicide prevention and the Veteran population: Review of the literature and directions for  future research.  Presentation at Ohio University, Zanesville Campus.

  14. Smeltzer, K., Talbott, R., & Untied, A,  (2016, June). Women Veterans' health: Psychological aspects and directions for future research.  Didactic presented at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center.

  15. Talbott, R., Clapper, C., Untied, A. & Smeltzer, K., (2018, August).  Veterans Returning to Rural Areas: The Challenges and Strategies to Help. Presentation at the annual conference of the National Association for Rural Mental Health, New Orleans, LA.