Sky Overbo
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Psychologist, Counseling Center
- Aviation Psychology
- Embedded Psychologist, Aviation
Contact Info
- Email: sky.overbo@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.4784
Office Address
McCannel Hall
Room 200
2891 2nd Ave N Stop 9042
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9042
Biography
Sky Overbo, MA, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in aviation psychology and mental health care for college students. She earned her MA in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UND. With a strong foundation in clinical assessment and treatment, Sky is HIMS (Human Intervention Motivation Study) certified, which equips her to handle complex cases involving substance use and other mental health concerns affecting pilots' FAA medical certification.
Sky's experience includes conducting mental health assessments for student pilots, navigating the medical certification process, and providing specialized care tailored to the unique demands of the aviation industry for UND students. Her work emphasizes proactive mental health practices, ensuring her clients maintain both their psychological well-being and regulatory compliance.
2023 Ph.D. Clinical Psychology from UND
2018 M.A. Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University
2015 B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Rocky Mountain College
Licensed Psychologist, ND 656
Authorized to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology via PSYPACT
Hoffman, W. R., Tvaryanas, A., Snyder, Q., Spyropoulos, B. P., Garcia, D., Schroeder, D., Fahnenbruck, G., Trottier, K., Overbo, S., Santilhano, W., Brinks, E., Ndoye, A., Bongers, H., O’Shaughnessy, R., Miranda, E., & undefined. (2024). Aerospace Medical Association Proposed Research Priorities for Mental Health and Safety in Aviation. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, 95(11), 845-850. https://www.doi.org/10.3357/AMHP.6442.2024
Mangold, A., Tindell, C. N., Williams, V., Kuhn, S. K., Duffy, M. J., Gabel, Sky, & King, A. R. (2021). Perceptions of Children’s Age-Appropriate and Problematic Sexual Behaviors Among Adults Living in the United States. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15546128.2021.1934212
Overbo, S., Thompson, Z., Schock, L (2025, November 11) “Lessons Learned from Uplift: Building and Sustaining a Collegiate Peer Support Program” [Conference Presentation]. International Peer Assist Aviation Coalition Annual Conference.
Overbo, S., Doobaree, P. (2025, November 11) “The Next Generation in Aviation Mental Health.” [Conference Presentation]. International Peer Assist Aviation Coalition Annual Conference.
Overbo, S., Chambers-Baltz, S., O’Keefe, P., (2025, November 10) “Mental Health Professional Panel: Staying Ahead of Mental Turbulence.” [Conference Workshop]. Aviation Mental Health Symposium.
Overbo, S., Beyer-Langerud, D., Baczynski, H., Beauchman, S., (2025, October 17th) “Trauma Treatment Panel Presentation.” [Conference Panel]. North Dakota Psychological Association Fall Conference.
Pavel, F., Overbo, S., O’Shaughnessy, R., Raus, A., Magnusson, J., King, R., (2025, June 2) “The Necessity of an Aviation Psychology Specialty.” [Conference Presentation]. Aerospace Medical Association & Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Overbo, S., Sutcliffe, L., (2025, June 1) “The Next Generation: Generational perspectives on mental health.” [Workshop Presentation]. Aerospace Medical Association & Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Overbo, S., Hauser, A., Whitaker, J., Sean Casten, P., Holt, S., (2025, February 18) “Fostering Positive Mental Health in Aviation.” [Conference Presentation]. Lewis University Conference, Romeoville, IL.
Overbo, S., PhD. (2025, January 27). Invited expert testimony contributing to passage of House Bill 1612. Senate Human Services Committee, North Dakota Legislative Assembly.
Trottier, Kaylee; Overbo, Sky. (2024, November 1-3) Case Presentation: To Diagnose or Not Diagnose. [Conference Presentation]. FAA Aerospace Behavioral Health Seminar, San Diego, CA.
Bjerke, Elizabeth; Bongers, Herwin; Calhoun, Carson; Fielding, Dave; Overbo, Sky; Thompson, Zoe. (2024, May 5). Evolving topics in Pilot Peer Support Programs. Focus: Peer Support Leaders in Industry, Non-Pilot Professions and Education [Conference Breakout Session]. ASMA Mental Health Workshop, Chicago, IL.
Overbo, Sky; McCarroll, Quin; Sutcliffe, Lucas. (2024, April 24-26). Bridging the Generation Gap in Aviation [Workshop Presentation]. HAWC Pilot Mental Health Symposium, Colombus, OH.
Overbo, Sky. (2024, April 18-19). Treatment Concerns and Techniques in the Field of Aviation [Conference Presentation]. NDPA Spring 2024 Conference, Fargo, ND.