Dr. Carol Gandolfo

Dr. Carol Gandolfo draws on more than 20 years of clinical experience. She trained in California and built a varied early career by working in shelters, counseling centers, and a state developmental hospital. Her background includes work with people facing substance use, domestic abuse, and severe mood and thought disorders.

After her early roles she worked at two developmental centers focusing on autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder. She provided expert testimony and competency-related training during that time. Since relocating to Arizona she has volunteered with a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team and mentored women reentering the community after incarceration.

Dr. Gandolfo helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and sleep concerns. She also supports those dealing with relationship strains, parenting challenges, anger, and issues with intimacy. Her practice includes work on addictions, eating difficulties, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and life transitions.

Her clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions she typically uses clear, practical strategies to address symptoms and daily challenges while also attending to the history behind them.

People who choose her often want direct guidance plus collaborative problem solving. She draws on decades of varied work to match tools to each person’s needs. Prospective clients in Arizona should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.

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