Not more opinions. Not more judgement. Not more social media telling them what they're doing wrong.
I’m Dr. Caroline Shanholtz, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. I've spent my career translating decades of psychological research into practical strategies that actually work for real families.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, PMH-C provider, and mom to twin girls.
I show up for every family I meet with empathy, flexibility, and the confidence that there are evidence-based ways forward.
One of my favorite moments in therapy is watching a parent realize they're not failing—they just haven't been given the right tools yet.
There are answers.
And together we'll find the ones that work for your family.
PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Clinical Internship in Child Psychology & Postdoctoral Fellowship at UCLA
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Licensed in AZ, CA, and PSYPACT Authorization
LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Fellow from Maternal and Child Health Bureau