Dr. Carol Gandolfo, AZ Psychologist PSY-005279, CA Psychologist 16933

Dr. Carol Gandolfo is a psychologist licensed in Arizona (AZ Psychologist PSY-005279) and California (CA Psychologist 16933) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family strains, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, and related concerns. She also supports people dealing with intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and career transitions.

Her early training included work in California settings such as a homeless shelter, a counseling center, and a Developmental Disabilities State Hospital. Those roles exposed her to a wide range of needs, from developmental disabilities and serious mental health diagnoses to forensic evaluations. This background shaped a practical approach to complicated problems.

In later roles she provided expert testimony and competency training, and spent time in developmental centers addressing autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, bipolar disorder, and major depression. She has also worked with domestic abuse, family conflict, and substance misuse issues. These experiences inform how she assesses risk and plans care.

Outside paid work, she has volunteered with a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team, mentored women after incarceration, and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. That volunteer history reflects a focus on trauma and suicidality in community settings.

In sessions she uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She aims to help people identify practical strategies, set achievable goals, and change patterns that feed anger, anxiety, or depression.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions