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

Dr. Carol Gandolfo is a licensed psychologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience working with diverse populations. She completed her education in California and built early practical experience through internships at a homeless shelter, under a licensed psychologist, at a counseling center, and at a Developmental Disabilities State Hospital, deliberately taking on a wide range of cases to broaden her clinical skills.

Her work has included supporting families and individuals facing domestic abuse, family conflict, childhood challenges, and substance use concerns. She also devoted several years to positions at Developmental Centers, focusing on developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, as well as serious mental health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. While in those roles she handled forensic matters and provided expert testimony for recommitment hearings and competency training.

Beyond paid positions, Dr. Gandolfo has engaged in extensive volunteer service. She has volunteered on a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team, mentored women transitioning from prison, and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, with much of her volunteer work concentrating on trauma response and suicidality. She holds psychology licenses in Arizona (AZ Psychologist PSY-005279) and California (CA Psychologist 16933).