Dr. Carol Gandolfo
AZ Psychologist PSY-005279, CA Psychologist 16933
Arizona
Experienced psychologist for complex life challenges
Continue with CarolAt a glance
- Credentials
- AZ Psychologist PSY-005279, CA Psychologist 16933
- License
- Psychologist, California / 16933; Psychologist, Arizona / PSY-005279
- NPI
- 1578594313
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- 20 years experience
- Trauma focused
- Solution oriented
About Carol
Dr. Carol Gandolfo draws on two decades of clinical work to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles. She trained and practiced in California before moving to Arizona, and brings long experience working with complex cases and developmental disabilities.
Early in her career she took a wide range of roles to build practical skills. She completed internships at a homeless shelter, a counseling center, and a state developmental disabilities hospital. Those roles exposed her to substance use, domestic violence, and serious mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and major depression.
Dr. Gandolfo later worked at two developmental centers where she focused on autism spectrum conditions and intellectual disability alongside other diagnoses. Her work included court-related evaluations and testimony about competency and recommitment when needed. She has also supported people affected by forensic issues.
Beyond clinical positions, she has volunteered with a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team and mentored women returning from prison. She has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and concentrated volunteer efforts on trauma and suicidality.
In sessions she uses practical, goal-oriented methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and brings solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches when helpful. People who want clear steps, steady support, and experience with complex life challenges may find her direct, experienced style a good fit.
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How Dr. Gandolfo applies therapy methods online
Dr. Gandolfo uses several practical approaches that translate to online work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and on building motivation one step at a time. It can be useful for addictions, behavior change, and when someone feels stuck.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and managing mood patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable goals and quicker problem-solving to build momentum toward desired changes.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That plan can change as therapy progresses and new needs emerge.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. It also allows continued care when people move or have changing schedules, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps and progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and try concrete steps during sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy sessions?
She has 20 years of clinical experience that includes work in developmental centers, internships at a homeless shelter and counseling centers, and volunteer roles supporting trauma response and returning citizens.
Where is her practice based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Arizona and holds the credentials AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers