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

Dr. Carol Gandolfo brings more than 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of individuals and families. She trained in California and completed internships at a homeless shelter, under a licensed psychologist, at a counseling center, and at a Developmental Disabilities State Hospital, intentionally taking diverse cases to broaden her clinical skills.

Her early work included support for families and individuals facing domestic abuse, childhood concerns, and substance misuse. She then spent several years at two developmental centers, focusing on developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and related forensic issues. During that time she also provided expert testimony for recommitment hearings and contributed to competency training.

After relocating from California, she continued community-focused work by volunteering with a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team, mentoring women reentering the community after incarceration, and serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Much of her volunteer work has centered on trauma response and support for individuals experiencing suicidality.

She holds state psychologist licenses in Arizona and California - AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933 - reflecting licensure as a clinical psychologist in both states. Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, relationships, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.