About Carol
Dr. Carol Gandolfo is an Arizona psychologist with two decades of clinical experience. She holds licensure as an AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933 and has spent 20 years working across settings that included developmental centers, shelters, and community agencies. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, and related issues.
Her early work included internships at a homeless shelter, a counseling center, and a state developmental hospital. She took a wide range of cases to build practical skills. Later she worked at two Developmental Centers where she focused on autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder among other presentations.
Dr. Gandolfo has experience with trauma and its aftermath. She volunteered on a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team and did mentoring with women leaving prison. That volunteer work also included serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and supporting people facing suicidality.
In practice she draws on several evidence-informed approaches to address problems such as anger, post-traumatic stress, obsessions and compulsions, and difficulties with intimacy. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies, behavior change, and practical steps people can use between meetings.
People who come for help often want straightforward tools for handling strong feelings, repairing relationships, and managing career or parenting stress. She works with adults to talk through problems, learn new ways of responding, and set realistic goals for daily life.
Approaches used and how online work can fit
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small, practical changes. It is commonly used for anger, anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people sort out their goals and find reasons to make change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or is unsure about taking steps around addictions, health, or lifestyle changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before, then recommend whether CBT, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused techniques should guide sessions. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Confirm the session formats before scheduling, since the biography does not list specific online options. Many people appreciate online work because it can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or avoid travel time. If video is difficult, other formats can sometimes reduce bandwidth needs or let someone have a brief phone-style meeting instead; verify what this therapist currently offers when you sign up.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anger, relationship strain, family problems, trauma, and related issues such as addictions and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes practical strategies and behavior-focused work using methods like CBT and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience across shelters, developmental centers, and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933, based in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.