About Carol
Dr. Carol Gandolfo brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. She is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and California, listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933.
Dr. Gandolfo frames sessions around clear goals and practical steps that people can use between meetings. Her training began in California with internships at a homeless shelter, a counseling center, and a developmental disabilities state hospital.
Those early roles exposed her to a wide range of concerns, including substance-related problems and severe mood disorders.
How Carol works
She later spent several years at developmental centers addressing autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Outside of clinical settings, Dr. Gandolfo has provided expert testimony related to recommitment hearings and competency evaluations.
She has volunteered on a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team, mentored women transitioning from incarceration, and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Much of that volunteer work focused on trauma and suicidality. In session she uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Techniques are often goal-oriented and structured, with attention to immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns. Clients can expect direct conversation, small homework tasks, and step-by-step plans. Dr.
Gandolfo offers sessions in English and practices from Arizona. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
Carol lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Carol works with
The areas below are the ones Carol selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | AZ Psychologist, CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Practical approaches for online mental health care
Dr. Gandolfo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address present-day problems and past hurts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of past traumatic events through structured work that reduces distress and improves coping for people affected by abuse, assault, or critical incidents.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. If an approach does not fit, plans are adjusted together until something helpful emerges.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are convenient for short check-ins, focused homework reviews, or scheduling during a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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