Therapist profile
Dr. Carol Gandolfo, AZ Psychologist PSY-005279, CA Psychologist 16933
Psychologist - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma-informed work
About Carol
Dr. Carol Gandolfo is an AZ Psychologist (PSY-005279) and a CA Psychologist (16933) with 20 years of clinical experience. She trained and worked in California before moving to Arizona, and she lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among her main areas of focus.
She began her career taking a wide range of cases to build experience. Early work included internships at a homeless shelter, a counseling center, and a developmental disabilities state hospital. She also worked with a licensed psychologist and later in two developmental centers where she supported people with autism spectrum concerns, intellectual disability, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression.
Her clinical work has included domestic abuse, substance use, childhood concerns, family problems and forensic issues. She provided expert testimony for recommitment hearings and competency evaluations during that time. After relocating, she volunteered with a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team and mentored women leaving prison.
Dr. Gandolfo also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and focused volunteer hours on trauma and suicidality. She combines evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused techniques with motivational interviewing and trauma-focused work. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and clearer thinking for daily life.
People who want direct, practical conversations about parenting strain, relationship tension, or coping after trauma may find her approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Gandolfo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and often focuses on steps a person can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. This approach uses short, focused conversations to build motivation, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, or starting a new coping plan. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in her work as well and looks for small, actionable changes that can improve daily routines or relationships.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasnt helped in the past, and then together they will choose which methods to try. That collaborative decision is revisited as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper issues; these practical choices can be made when scheduling.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other issues such as trauma, depression, addictions, parenting, and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach uses practical, evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies and trauma-focused techniques to identify steps a person can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in developmental centers, counseling settings, and crisis response teams.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933, and her listed location is Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the clients region.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from the available times.
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