Hi, I’m Dr. Carolyn Cole.

Psy.D, LLC, Clinical Psychologist

Formerly known as Dr. Carolyn Arnold, I'm a Clinical Psychologist with advanced training in the Gottman Method.

Psychology has been a primary interest of mine throughout my life and after more than four decades in practice, I am still grateful everyday for my career as a psychologist.

Qualification & Credentials

EDUCATION

  • Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology - Illinois School of Professional Psychology

  • B.A. in Psychology - Lake Forest College

  • Family Mediation Certificate - Florida Atlantic University

  • Advanced Training - The Gottman Institute

LICENSES

  • Ohio: Licensed Psychologist

  • Florida: Licensed Psychologist

  • Practicing Telehealth under PSYPACT Certificate

  • Authorized to provide telehealth psychology services and online marriage counseling for the following states in the USA: AL, AZ, AR, CO, MP, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

Early in my training, I acted as a supervisor of a community day treatment program for adults who had severe and persistent mental illness. As a graduate student, I was a teaching assistant at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and had placements in several areas of diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

I worked in an outpatient hospital setting with children, adolescents and their families conducting both individual and group psychotherapy. I later worked as a psychological examiner with children and adults and most recently with senior adults.

I have functioned as a supervisor for medical residents on rotation and graduate psychology students, as well as to volunteers within the public school system.

Clinically Speaking

The only profession I have ever been interested in is psychology. In high school, I discovered the fascinating world of schizophrenia and mental illness and I knew that my life would be spent helping people. And that’s what I’ve done.

I have been engaged in the practice of clinical psychology for over four decades and going strong. In graduate school, I was guided by professors who were passionate about psychology, taught and practiced in the field, and exposed me to theory as well as real world information. I have continued to work with amazing mentors in community mental health, group practices and as a solo clinician over the years.

I have treated families and people of all ages from children to seniors with a wide range of presenting issues. Much of my work is with individuals and families, which I remain passionate about, although couples work remains among my favorites. The couple is the nucleus of the family, and it’s health is essential to the successful raising of the children, the support for each individual, and the care of aging parents and loved ones. I am well versed in the various ways that life, mental health issues and trauma impact us both as individuals and as part of a couple.

I can help most couples that walk through my door, and I like to work with couples that are highly conflictual, loud and upset, as well as couples that are quiet and withdrawn. I believe that every couple deserves to learn how to build the strongest foundation for success and receive the best treatment.

I have always felt that strong engagement and time commitment (a process I call front-loading), is essential to success. Working both intensively and over time are two clear paths to success.

Personally Speaking

Others describe me as patient, persistent, compassionate, loving and generous. I agree, and I think these qualities appear in all aspects of my life: work, personal and social. I am proud of being consistent, straightforward and reliable.

I am usually diplomatic. I am always trying to understand the situation at hand and figure out a solution that best suits those involved. I am receptive to feedback and criticism, a gift that has come with age.

I moved back to my hometown in Ohio after 31 years of living away. The town is the same in some ways, but different in others. One thing that hasn’t changed is my connections and love of socializing with people who matter to me. I feel comfortable here and I have had a chance to reunite with family and old friends whom I cherish. My three children, their partners, my extended family and my friends, many of whom I consider family, are the mainstay of my life. I am proud of my children and appreciative of the relationships I have built and maintained throughout my life.

I am a morning person but I am with a night owl, so adjustments have been necessary. I tend to be an overachiever once I get into something. I can handle a whole lot of mess: emotional, physical, logistical and other, but I am goal oriented and solution-focused, so the mess doesn’t last for too long.

My hobbies include: biking, indoor cycling, skiing, hiking, yoga, cooking, reading, volunteer work and travel. I try to balance my time between outdoor activities and indoor leisure time, especially as my body ages and it’s not as easy to recover from intense activity.

I would like to extend a warm welcome for us to connect via telehealth and/or for you to travel to Cleveland, Ohio to work with me in an intensive setting. Let’s talk and see if it’s a good fit.

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