Elizabeth Sanborn, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Sanborn is a Clinical Psychologist in Columbus, OH with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. As a Clinical Psychologist, Elizabeth Sanborn, PsyD performs psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Psychologists include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychologists include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Exercise & Sports Psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Sanborn is an Exercise & Sports Psychologist in Columbus, OH with special training and skill in physiology, psychology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. As an Exercise & Sports Psychologist, Elizabeth Sanborn, PsyD performs mental health and athletic performance enhancing treatments. Exercise & Sports Psychology is the study of the relationship between psychology and physical activity, including sport and exercise. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Exercise & Sports Psychologists include low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and physical injuries. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Exercise & Sports Psychologists include observation, counseling, physical rehabilitation, and customized exercise protocol development.

A psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. APA recognizes sport psychology as a proficiency acquired after a doctoral degree in one of the primary areas of psychology and licensure as a psychologist. This proficiency does not include those who have earned a doctoral degree in sport psychology but are not licensed psychologists. Sport Psychology interventions are designed to assist athletes and other sports participants (e.g., coaches, administrators, parents) from a wide array of settings, levels of competition, and ages, ranging from recreational youth participants to professional and Olympic athletes to master's level performers.